Ephesians 2:8 " For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith -- and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God."
Grace is far more than God's kindness or favor. It means God touches our lives with His strong, compassionate hand giving us what we do not deserve, cannot even earn, or never, otherwise, could have. Grace is love and stoops and rescues.And it is this that we are constantly in need of. He magnificently lavishes it upon us, forgiving us, cleansing us, and bringing us into His family. Jesus commitment to truth is loving and completely honest. He did us a great favor, showing that God's grace cancels out our debt and brings forgiveness and healing. Yes, thanks God for His grace and truth---- all part of the marvelous gift of Christmas God gave long ago.
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December 22, 2010 at 6:42 PM
We are so blessed that He gave us this grace out of His riches. What would life be without it? Thankfully, we don't need to know!
Merriest of Christmases to you!
December 22, 2010 at 8:16 PM
Praise God for His matchless gift and continual gifting.
December 22, 2010 at 10:08 PM
Definitely the best gift we ould ever receive!
December 22, 2010 at 10:29 PM
Welcome back! I'm so glad you had a blessed time and are feeling better from the trip. Even short (5-7 hour) trips are hard on us grandmas. And I know your trip was MUCH longer! But what a joy, as well, I'm sure! Christmas blessings! :) :) :)
December 22, 2010 at 11:48 PM
Happy WFW and Merry Christmas!
December 23, 2010 at 12:27 AM
Hi Laurencita! I've missed visiting your blog!!
This is one of my favorite verses! Thank you for sharing! And, Merry Christmas to you and your family!