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!