God’s Grace
So many times I have wondered how I managed to get through
that first year of grief. Reflecting
back, there have been many times in life’s journey I have thought the same
thing while going through other things besides grief. Have you ever thought the same thing? Life has a way of throwing us curves that sometimes
we just do not understand. Perhaps we never will understand!
In those times when well-meaning friends or family say
those thing to us that we just think – ‘Really did you just say that?’ Unless one has walked in your shoes, they
probably do not understand. I truly
believe God gives His grace during these times to help us through our journey. John 1:16 reads: Out of his fullness we have all received grace in
place of grace already given. I so understand that at the time it may not
seem possible, but it does become part of our healing process.
The church I grew up in, one of the
ladies had a beautiful alto voice often sang a song by the name of ‘He Giveth More Grace’ written by Annie J
Flint. This is a song written about how
when life gets tough, God’s grace keeps giving.
Kathy Lee Gifford sings it beautifully on YouTube. I love the promises God gives us that even through
these tough times in life, He is there for us.
Throughout our lives, we may be the one
who really needs an extra dose of God’s grace.
Other times, we really need to give an extra dose of God’s grace. This isn’t always easy when we have been hurt,
but someone’s unkind words, or without thinking we may say those unkind
words. Just thinking about this kind of
hurts when we truly think about it. But
remember – God’s Grace!!!!
Regardless if you are suffering from a
loss of a loved one, loss of a job, have had to move due to a new job, perhaps
a divorce, there are many journey’s that are tough to walk through. For those who have been there for you as you
have walked your journey, may the comfort you received from them, you in turn
be the comfort to the person God puts in your life to comfort. Colossians 4:6 says: Let your conversation be always full of grace………..
If you feel you may be
stuck in your journey, please do not hesitate to talk to a trusted friend, your
pastor or a counselor.
My prayer is you feel and
understand God’s grace in your life. May
you be a blessing to those who have blessed you!
