“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith–and this not from yourselves,
it is the gift of God– not by works, so that no one can boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9).
So I’m writing a book.
It’s about control.
But its also about finding grace in the out-of-control moments of life.
Finding grace.
Bumping into this strange and extravagant, yet completely practical and necessary gift.
Stumbling upon unmerited favor.
it is the gift of God– not by works, so that no one can boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9).
So I’m writing a book.
It’s about control.
But its also about finding grace in the out-of-control moments of life.
Finding grace.
Bumping into this strange and extravagant, yet completely practical and necessary gift.
Stumbling upon unmerited favor.
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I struggle to forgive little wrongs, even though I have been forgiven of much.
I let hurt words fly and sting, even though You speak love words over me.
I ignore the promptings to still and rest, even though I know the freedom those words can bring.
Grace finds me.
When I flounder, fall or fail, Your mercy prevails.
When I miss it or mess up, Your love is still enough.
When I fear, fret or freak, Your grace covers my weak (and my week).
Grace, oh such grace.
I do not deserve it.
I am not worthy to receive it.
Yet, You give. And then You give some more.
I do not understand it. Yet, I am eternally grateful.
Each day, may this be said of me…
“I’m breathing in your grace, and breathing out your praise.”*
I let hurt words fly and sting, even though You speak love words over me.
I ignore the promptings to still and rest, even though I know the freedom those words can bring.
Grace finds me.
When I flounder, fall or fail, Your mercy prevails.
When I miss it or mess up, Your love is still enough.
When I fear, fret or freak, Your grace covers my weak (and my week).
Grace, oh such grace.
I do not deserve it.
I am not worthy to receive it.
Yet, You give. And then You give some more.
I do not understand it. Yet, I am eternally grateful.
Each day, may this be said of me…
“I’m breathing in your grace, and breathing out your praise.”*
I can’t think of a better way to end than with this song *Your Grace Finds Me.
Worship the One who gives and gives grace upon grace.
Worship the One who gives and gives grace upon grace.
Love this, Katie! And go figure we chose the same verse! Ha. 😉 This made me smile…and nod…”When I fear, fret or freak, Your grace covers my weak (and my week).” I am great at fearing, fretting and freaking…and love the fact that it all gets covered by His grace. Perfect! Thanks for linking-up. You rock. And your book is going to rock, too. 😉 xoxo, Meredith
I laughed when I saw that we chose the same one too. Your post was absolutely spot on and beautiful Meredith- so good! Thank you for the encouragement, and the reminder to go to bed a decent time- I really needed that.:)
“I struggle to forgive little wrongs, even though I have been forgiven of much.”
This is the type of thought I’ve had so much during this grace series. Here Christ has gone and died -died!- to cover my sins and yet I can’t let the little things go.
I’m like you – don’t understand grace at all, but I’m so very grateful for it. And while I can’t earn it, I do hope to be a least a little worthy of it.
Thank you Kirsten- me too. I was thinking of you and that you might enjoy the following post. http://echoesofmyheartcd.blogspot.com/2014/07/psalm-128-indebted-to-his-grace.html
I love that Matt Redman song too! All my life, His grace has found me and sustained me. Wonderful post – visiting from Simply Beth’s Three Word Wednesday.
Thanks for stopping by Susan.:)
amen. SUCH a relief that God has not called me to strive to be perfect in my own strength and power. BUT to be Holy as He is Holy… and grace grace grace.
Yes Lisa, so thankful for grace!
Strange and extravagant yet completely necessary. Yes indeed! Love that. And I also love that song. Beautiful post.
Thank you Abby- looking forward to seeing you soon.:)
A friend told me as I was preparing to say good-bye to my husband that God would give me just enough grace, just when I needed it, to say good-bye. I am still in awe over how that is exactly what he did.
Grace upon grace. <3
Love that song!!
🙂 Praising God for His provision of abundant grace!
Very nice to meet you and glad you stopped by my place. I will be checking back in here. I have a bit of perfectionist in me as well. Think it contributes to my autoimmune illness and flares. Love Ephesians and this song. Thank God for Grace!
Thanks for coming over Kim.:) Ah yes perfectionism- thankful that Jesus is perfect, so we don’t have to be.