As I was sitting on my patio eating my breakfast I asked the Lord what he wanted me to learn from him today. After a little time of silence, I heard the word “grace”.
After googling this word, I found this:
Grace commonly refers to a smooth and pleasing way of moving, or a polite and thoughtful way of behaving. The related word gracious originally meant "filled with God's favor or help." Grace was borrowed from Old French, from Latin gratia, "pleasing quality, favor, thanks," from gratus, "pleasing."
Scripture states several times in the bible that God has given us Grace. It tells us that we are filled with it, it is granted even when we do not deserve it, it isn’t something that originally comes from us, it is a gift from God (Ephesian 2: 8-9). It even says that Grace helps us through our time of need (Hebrews 4:16).
8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9not by works, so that no one can boast.
Ephesian 2: 8-9
2Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
2 Peter 1:2
16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Hebrews 4:16
I never realized how powerful Grace could be. As I was reflecting on this word and these passages I realized that grace isn’t something that is just given to us by God. Grace is something that is we also need to give ourselves. It is something that “helps us in our time of need- Hebrews 4:16” What the Lord gives us is also something we can give out. It is something that will never run out as long as we allow the Lord to continue to fill it up.
Yesterday was Friday and the end of the first week back to teaching. Due to COVID we are teaching online and there have been many struggles that have come our way because of it. It has been difficult for many people to find grace for themselves. For someone who’s teaching comes easily it is now a struggle and that is frustrating. For someone who is not great at using technology and is now being forced to dive in head first, it feels overwhelming and they feel unqualified for the job. It is a struggle. But God never called us to be perfect. He never called us to “act” like we have it all together. He said "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made PERFECT in weakness. Therefore, I will BOAST all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." 2 Corinthians 12:9 He never said it was going to be easy but His grace is ENOUGH to get us through. During this time whatever your facing, God wants to show you that what seems impossible for man is possible with God Luke 18:27. He doesn’t call those who are qualified. He calls those who are willing. Those who are willing are easily taught. Those who are qualified and think they know it all, are not so easily taught. He is equipping you for the battle field no matter what battle you may be facing. Will you surrender perfection and embrace the grace that the Lord has given you and have grace for yourself? Will you let the God of the universe send His help your way and make you stronger during this time?
God delivered Moses and he rescued David. He is the same throughout the ages. He rescues you and He rescues me. He is the same and will never change. He gives US the victory regardless if we deserve it or not. We have victory in Christ Jesus.
So, I challenge you today. Stand up and remember who you are. The battle is already won. He wants you to have grace for yourself and use the battle your facing to grow and strengthen you.
When we have grace for ourselves through the good and the bad, we experience peace and as a result growth is produced through it all.
Pause in his presence
4 May God give you every desire of your heart and carry out your every plan as you go to battle. 5 When you succeed, we will celebrate and shout for joy. Flags will fly when victory is yours! Yes, God will answer your prayers and we will praise him!
Psalms 20:4-6
So Lord today I pray that your peace would cover us! That you would be sovereign over everything that we may encounter. I pray that you would help us to seek you first when troubles of any kind come our way. I pray that you would help us surrender anger, frustration, anxiety, and hatred today. That your love for us would surpass every other emotion that we come into contact with! Lord, today I surrender it all, no matter what comes my way. No matter what I go through or feel, whether it be good or bad I will Face Everything And Rejoice and leave False Expectations About Reality behind. Today and everyday God gets the Glory no matter what! In your Holy and Precious name, Amen!
Blessings Abundantly,
Taylor
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