With Grace

What would it cost you to say what you need?

Life changes shape with age and at times you dont realize it, until you pause at the direction it may be taking you. Presently I am in need of grace. Life is real things grounded in wisdom and wisdom that has been gained by experience. Perhaps this is part of God’s grace, a divine influence through spiritual growth, inner peace and compassion for oneself and others.

In 2 Corinthians 12:9 “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”

Will his grace be sufficient for my imperfect faith? This imperfect faith that is a belief in God that is nonetheless imcomplete, flawed maybe mixed with doubt and fear. My desire is that my faith can start imperfectly and grow towards a greater understanding and commitment because while it is a lack of belief, there is also a conviction that it is not fully developed and admittly free from doubt.

Every story has a beginning. Mine right now has to do with illness. So I pray and wait to see if God is listening. None of us gets it right, imperfect action is better then none I have found. And God can bring glory through the obstacles in faith, letting these moments of graces be a witness of our human struggle within ourselves and for others. It is never about what you or I have done, but about what Jesus has done through it all. And how this has been revealed to those around us. This can be a powerful truth.

It’s what can change our lives. I know at times it has changed mine and through it I have recieved strenght for the journey. Living in grace involves recognizing and embracing the unconditional love and forgivess offered by the Lord. I struggle with my human imperfections.

While I am able of extending the same love and forgiveness to others, at times its not so easy to let go of self-judgement.(Is there anyone who can relate) My hope is that God’s grace will help me to embrace the idea that I am inherently worthy of His love and understanding even in this imperfect faith. And by my acknowledging this it may somehow touch someone who is wrestling with the Lord too.

Being present in the moment right now for me is seeking meaning. Embracing the daily grace that falls my way as a stepping stone to reflect on the divine love that appears through kindness and understanding from everthing that fills my days. It involves listening to all that surrounds me in nature. From cooing morning doves, to rustling brushes, to cloud watching as they float by. Relationships are reevaluated, even in disagreements. It is the willingness to communicate with kindness and respect even as conflict arises.

I find myself embracing the belief that God’s grace will offer me all that will be needed each day. (wisdom, understanding) that will help me navigate struggle with a sense of Hope and perseverance in the face of challenges. Even in moments of hardship there are still opportunities to develope resilience in my faith and by means of this experience spiritual growth. Discovering grace in the lessons learned by way of imperfect faith. Allowing me to cultivate a more realistic spiritual awareness not only of growing in a deeper connection with the divine but to be mindful of the sacred within myself and others. An appreciation for the interconnectedness of all life and the presence of God in every moment by the sacredness inherent in all experiences. Thus the assurance that I am unconditionaly loved and accepted, even in the imperfect faith I daily offer to my Lord. So come with me before the throne without the fear of judgement or rejection.

Heavenly Father, I Thank you for this moment to present my need for grace.You who know me just as I am, knowing that your grace shall be sufficient for me. Your throne of grace is a place of mercy and compassion unlike a throne of judgement or condemnation, it is where you extend your loving-kindness and forgiveness to those who seek you. I come to you in my imperfect faith knowing I can recieve spiritual nourishment, guidance and strength to navigate life’s challenges and trials.

You offer me hope and assurance by your faithfulness, you Lord are a just God. I believe by your word spoken in 2 Corth 12:9 that your grace is sufficient for every circumstance I encounter. It instills confidence in my heart to sustain me in every season to say “My God is the same yesterday, as he is today and he will be tomorrow. Blessed be the name of the Lord”

Glory be to the Father and in the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and forever. Amen

In Christ, Susan