Trusting God When Fortitude Fails You

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The Gift Of Grace

Many of us can remember a special gift we received at sometime in our lives. Since I have a December birthday I have often been gifted the combo birthday-Christmas gift. I was blessed with grandparents who taught me to appreciate all gifts and I do. One of my best gifts as a young girl was a birthday present from my godparents, Uncle M and Aunt D. It was not an expectation that I would get a Christmas or birthday present, but that year I did and I still remember it today. The gift was a simple clock radio. By today’s standards of technology that seems boring. However, to a young girl who didn’t have her own clock or radio- it was very exciting. I don’t remember ever setting the alarm or knowing how to, but I loved the radio. A simple gift from my beloved aunt and uncle that made me feel special.

God has given us the greatest gift of all. The gift of a Savior. The gift of Grace.

“The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 NIV

As you prepare to visit with family and friends this Christmas remember the gift of grace. Grace to those who may be challenging to be around. Grace to those who don’t share your same values. Grace to those who love to hear themselves talk. Grace to those who want you to know their lives are better than yours. And even grace to those who don’t understand it’s ok to have dessert before dinner. 😊

“Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 1:3 NIV

Have a blessed and very Merry Christmas!

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I love God and am loved by Him. I am a wife, mother and writer. I have spent most of my life keeping God at a distance. Of course He was always with me. In a world where we may feel we can never measure up, God tells us we are wonderfully and fearfully made. I had so much guilt and shame from a traumatic childhood experience. The trauma became greater when I told a trusted adult who did not believe my story. Guilt and shame left me feeling unworthy. I felt that I was nothing more than a sinner. I tried to live “right” but found it easier to just accept who I thought I would always be. Giving my life to Jesus gave me freedom but I held on to my old beliefs far too long. I hope to encourage others to seek God in all things and trust in Him and not in this world. The sins of others and your own sins do not define you. Accept God’s gift of grace through Jesus, who is Grace. “For sin shall not be master over you, for you are not under law but under grace.” Romans 6:14 TLV

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I love God who loves me. I am a wife and mother. I have spent most of my life keeping God at a distance. Of course He was always right here with me. In a world where we may feel we can never measure up, God tells us “we are fearfully and wonderfully made”. I had so much guilt and shame that I developed from a childhood experience. Because of my guilt and shame I often felt unworthy and sinful. I often tried to do the “ right thing”, but I found it easier to just accept who I thought I was and would always be. Giving my life to Jesus gave me freedom but I held on to my old beliefs far too long. I hope to encourage others to seek God in all things and trust in Him and not the world.
“ For sin will not have authority over you; because you are not under legalism but under grace.” Romans 6:14 CJB

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