submitted by Terry L. Bowen(Financial Controller @ Kerusso)
It was ironic when I was asked to write about “Grace” . My youngest daughter’s name is Grace; and,
Grace is one of the seven things that I pray for every day of my life;
Strength, Grace, Faith, Patience, Wisdom, Courage and Salvation. Divine Grace is described as the sovereign favor of God for
humankind; irrespective of one’s actions or deeds, earned worth, or proven
goodness. Without God’s Grace, there are certain limitations, weaknesses,
flaws, impurities, and faults that humankind cannot overcome.
In essence, it is God’s empowering presence in one’s life
which enables us to do and be what we were intended to do and be.
Importantly, it is God’s way to give mankind the benefit without the
consideration to merit. Grace is that which affords us joy, pleasure, delight,
sweetness, charm and loveliness. Personally, I believe it important to
note that God’s Grace does not free mankind from its responsibility to behave
rightly.
In my own personal way, Grace means to be kind and pleasant
to others regardless of the situation. It means to give due respect and
to extend courtesies to those around you whether they deserve it or not.
Shouldn’t we strive to exhibit Grace in all that we
do? My prayer is that you can accept God’s Divine Grace as His gift to
you and that you can use it to His glory!