Well, it's time to get started...

For the past few months I have been learning about Grace...specifically, God's Grace.  Thus the title...My Passage into Grace.  I've read several books, including what the Bible says about it.  Grace is given to each believer as an energizing strength that  flows from Christ and operates through the Holy Spirit.

I know I live in God's Grace daily.  Some times more than others.

Grace is a gift from God.  I didn't do anything to deserve it.. God gives it to me because "I believe" in Him. God's Grace imparts mercy, forgiveness, and the desire and power to do God's will. Christian life, from beginning to end is dependent on it.

Just look at today...I woke up way too early to get ready for church.  Laying in bed, with Mac...my dog, I tried to go back to sleep and finally got up to shower.  Showered and ready to go, I still didn't get out of the house until 8:15 am.  I feel God's Grace every time I get into my car.  The car was a Gift...I didn't think I would ever get another NEW car.  However, the Lord let me know when to go look and 2 hours later, I drove off the lot with my new, little, gas saving, car.  Now, my Sebring was another gift. Similar situation, years earlier.

When I "listen" to what God is telling me and I am obedient, life is easier.  How often I haven't listened, though.  What would have happened if I had listened from the start?

Forgiveness...that's another thing.  God has commanded me to forgive like he commands us to love one another.  But I can only do this through His Grace.  I feel I'm getting better at it, but I still rely on Grace.  I don't understand why people feel the need to be mean.  Saying and doing mean things.  This is another trial I have to understand and when my first thought is not something I want to repeat, I pray for God's Grace to help me to forgive the person.  This way, I can get out of God's way, and pray for the other person.

Until tomorrow..

Grace...