Amazing Grace

May 8th – Ephesians 2:8

Ephesians 2:8

Grace isn’t a reward for good behavior. It’s a gift for the weary, the wandering, and the worst of us. We spend so much of life trying to prove we’re enough, earning approval, chasing worth, and checking boxes. But then comes Jesus, arms wide open, saying, “You don’t have to earn this. I already did.” Ephesians 2:8 reminds us that it’s by grace we’ve been saved. Salvation comes through faith. Not by our effort, performance, or perfection. That means no more striving, no more measuring up. Just receiving. That’s hard for a world that applauds hustle and perfection. But grace flips the script. It meets us in the middle of our mess and says, “You are still loved.” If you’ve been trying to “do better” to get closer to God, take a deep breath. He’s already close. His grace is not a ladder to climb but a gift to open. Today, thank Him for loving you not because you’re flawless, but because you’re His. That’s amazing grace.

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December 17th – Romans 5:8

Romans 5:8

The word “wretch” can be traced back to the Old English word “wrecca”, meaning one who is despicable, or contemptible. An outcast or an exile. A perfect description for each of us when it comes to our standing before a holy and perfect God. But because of His grace and mercy, through the blood of Christ, our Father in heaven takes us once wretched, and makes us His beloved. What does this mean? This means that even though I am a sinner and fail daily, God wants me. All of me; the good, the bad, and the ugly. And not because of my great love for Him, but because of His great love for me. Richard Sibbes is quoted as saying, “there is more mercy in Christ than sin in us.” As I continue to have good and bad days, successes and failures, I will be forever grateful for God’s grace and mercy that no matter what will remain the same. And most of all, I will rejoice in God’s amazing grace that saved a wretch like me!

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July 23rd – 1 John 4:16

1 John 4:16

The greatest selling love song of all time is called, “Love Is All Around”, by an 80’s Scottish rock band. It start outs, “I feel it in my fingers, I feel it in my toes. The love that’s all around me, and so the feeling grows”. That perfectly describes the love I feel for God. He is my Master, Lord, Savior, Friend, and Father. And as full as my heart is for Him, what makes it burst at the seams is the love that He in turn feels for me. Many are the attributes of our most high God. He is good, merciful, faithful, wise, and all powerful; just to name a few. But above of else, God is love. And we can rely on that love, as proven through the blood of His Son, Jesus Christ. All we need do is open our hearts and receive His free gift of grace. That’s it. No strings attached, no conditions to meet, no standards to reach. God wants to pick up us, wipe away our tears, replace our sorrow with joy, and make us royalty in His kingdom forever. And all because He loves us!

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March 7th – Titus 3:5

Titus 3:5

What a wonderful God we serve. Knowing how wicked and sinful we are, God still wanted to save us. Not because of anything we did or could ever do to earn it. But all because of His amazing grace. And out of that grace, not only does He offer us salvation, but He refuses to leave us in our filthy rags of sin. Instead, through the Holy Spirit, God washes us clean, declares us righteous, and renews our hearts and minds. And all of this God does out of His great mercy for all who receive His precious Son, Jesus Christ, as their Lord and Savior.

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