I'm so thankful for grace! (I've watched Christmas Vacation way too many times, because I just relived that scene where they ask the Aunt to say grace for dinner and she says," Grace? Oh, she died 3 years ago!) I need to focus! I meant to type, I'm thankful for God's grace!
God's grace is unmerited favor with God. It's not deserved, not earned, and it is absolutely incomprehensible to my mortal mind. I shudder to think where my life would be except for His grace! "But by the grace of God I am what I am..." I Corinthians 15:10.
Oh, there is no good in me alone. The only good in me is Jesus Christ Himself who is trying daily to conform my natural self into His image. Some days are more of a struggle then others because I can be stubborn!
He lovingly bestows more than enough grace for the moment and I'm so thankful. I'm not sure that I will ever completely understand the mystery of grace on this side of Heaven but for today, I will bask in His glorious grace and thank Him for blessing me far beyond what I deserve. He is absolutely incredible, all together lovely, all together wonderful...to me...and to you!
"The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen." Romans 16:24.
Joyfully,
Kristi
Thank you for sharing this lovely post. I too am thankful for His Grace! Remain blessed!
ReplyDeleteYup you shouldn't have gone there lol. I was stuck on Grace, Oh she died 3 years ago! But I managed to come back and read the rest lol. You are so right sister. What would we do without God's grace?
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you!
Kim
That is so funny b/c I was just talking to another friend about Christmas Vacation...what a riot that movie is. Anyway, I am so very grateful for the Lord's grace. Just the morning, Brea went into Brooke's room right after she fell asleep, turned on the light, and said, "Good morning, sister!" Grace, Lord, please give me grace. I wasn't too pleased in that moment. So, I sent Brea to her room for 10 more minutes. When she came out it was time to get the bread out of the oven. She said, "Mommy, that smells so delicious." It made me heart smile and fixed the grump in me that had started to form. Anyway, have a great day.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your grateful heart with us and for visiting my TT post. Yes I am also thankful for His Grace...where would we be without it? His Grace is sufficient! -Blessings, Laurie
ReplyDeleteIt's so true! But for His Grace...oh my! Thank you for posting this sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful Thursday, resting in His Grace!
Kristi,
ReplyDeleteTag you're it!
Come by the shed when you have a sec okay?
Holykisses,
Lea
Imagine my surprise when I visit your TT post--and one of my favorite songs about grace is playing in the background!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderfully encouraging post too--and I'm going to go "shuffle" on my iPod!
Beth@TheAccidentalPharisee
Okay, I just went from laughing out loud at the Christmas Vacation quote to crying, yea even sobbing, at the marvelous gift of grace. Oh, what a wonderful blessing it is. Who are we that He would love us *so* much?? Thank you for sharing your thankful heart and reminding me to be thankful as well..
ReplyDeleteI'm right there with you on the Christmas Vacation movie... seen it way too many times, but laugh myself silly everytime I do watch it!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thankful Thursday, Kristi!
Now you've got me singing an old hymn!
ReplyDelete"Grace, grace, God's grace. Grace that will pardon and cleanse within. Grace, grace, God's grace. Grace that is greater than all my sins."
Praise Him!
God's grace is amazing you are so right! It is something we should always be thankful for, thanks for the reminder :)
ReplyDeleteKristi,
ReplyDeleteAMEN! Oh how good is God to give us anything let alone His grace. Which is more than enough and sufficient to meet our every need.
We are so blessed and once we all stop trying to do and allow His grace to do - then and only then can we experience the peace and joy He promises!
Blessings and love,
Jill
Grace is often a forgotten blessing. Where would we be without it? I shudder to think of that. :) Thanks for sharing a lovely post. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Kristi! I was reading about grace today in one of my books. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteYou are so funny...I had to get myself back together to read the rest of your post! I love the song choice, too!
ReplyDeleteI have a prayer request update from Denise (Shortybear) on my blog.
Have a blessed weekend.
God's grace... i don't know where i'll be now without His grace. God bless you, kristi. ♥
ReplyDeleteYou had me laughing right along with you at the scene in Christmas vacation, then that beautiful song started playing as I continued reading. I recognized it immediately. Never fails to make me cry. How I loved your post. Such beautiful, heartfelt thoughts about the abundant gift of God's grace. My heart overflows with thanks...
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Tracy
I,too, am thankful for the grace of God. I know that is the only way that my husband and I are where we are. So undeserving, so sinful.... He still gives us His grace.
ReplyDeleteCheck my Friday post--I tagged you!
ReplyDeleteBeth@TheAccidentalPharisee
Thanks for stopping by to visit, Kristi!
ReplyDeleteYour post was beautiful and echos my feelings exactly. Where would we be without God's grace? I constantly have to go back to God to be picked up, brushed off and start again!
Beth