The Grace Card

Last night while watching "The Grace Card" a movie about love, God, faith, family, and GRACE; I got to thinking about the meaning of the word grace.  In the Bible we read the word many times and it can have several definitions.   "Grace" means to obtain unmerited favor, or kindness.  Although we do not deserve God's love, and grace he has given it to us, freely!  

When we are loved by our family and friends and they do things to help us out, it is easy to love them back and do anything we can to help them; but what about that one person in our lives who we really don't like to be around.  It could be because of their lifestyle, actions, or things they say to us.  You know that person, the one who really makes our tempers flare up?  Would you go out of your way to help them as well?  For most of us, the answer is NO, we would not.  They may not deserve our love, or even our time but we are called by God to love them, and show Grace upon them.  It is just like with our salvation, there is nothing we could have done to deserve God's love, mercy, and Grace, but he gave it to us.  While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.  The Bible teaches us that God hates sin, hated it so much that he destroyed the earth by flood.  Even in this Noah, found Grace in the sight of the Lord.  

If we truly want to see a change around us, and in our lives, our country and our hearts we must extend Grace & love to those around us.  No matter what a person has done toward you, or your family you must forgive them.  Not only forgive them with words, but with your actions as well, and from your heart!  

Here is a quote, I have printed out, and will carry with me always. The next time I find myself being tested by someone actions, instead of hate, or conflict I will just hand them this..... Grace Card!  Will you do the same?

"I promise to pray for you everyday, and ask your forgiveness. I grant you the same, and be your friend always." a.k.a The Grace Card. 

Jesse Adams, Blogger

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