Choosing Grace

Anyone that knows me and has known me personally, will attest to how stubborn I can be. I am one that rarely will ask for any help. Sadly, there are times I have pushed God away even rejecting His loving hands that want to do more then help me. He wants to guide me and yet I have let him down more times then I can count. Thinking back on this I am shamed to know how I have tried to do things on my own. Making my own decisions, walking my own path not waiting on God to guide each and every step in my life.

Today, I listend to the song that I am putting on this blog on choosing grace and I decided to look up some verses on grace. The song is: "I choose Grace."

I am going to add some here.
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Gen 19:19 Behold now, thy servant hath found grace in thy sight, and thou hast magnified thy mercy, which thou hast shewed unto me in saving my life; and I cannot escape to the mountain, lest some evil take me, and I die:

Psa 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.




John 1:17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

Act 15:11 But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.

Act 20:32 And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.

Rom 6:14 For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.

2Co 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Eph 1:7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

Eph 2:5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)

Eph 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

Titus 3:7 That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

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Well, lets see what Websters says about Grace shall we?
a : unmerited divine assistance given humans for their regeneration or sanctification b : a virtue coming from God c : a state of sanctification enjoyed through divine grace
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a : approval, favor b archaic : mercy, pardon c : a special favor : privilege d : disposition to or an act or instance of kindness, courtesy, or clemency e : a temporary exemption : reprieve
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a : a charming or attractive trait or characteristic b : a pleasing appearance or effect : charm c : ease and suppleness of movement or bearing
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—used as a title of address or reference for a duke, a duchess, or an archbishop
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: a short prayer at a meal asking a blessing or giving thanks
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plural capitalized : three sister goddesses in Greek mythology who are the givers of charm and beauty
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: a musical trill, turn, or appoggiatura
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a : sense of propriety or right b : the quality or state of being considerate or thoughtful
Examples of GRACE
She walked across the stage with effortless grace.
She handles her problems with grace and dignity.
He has shown remarkable grace during this crisis.
She is quite lovable despite her lack of social graces.
Let us give thanks for God's grace.
By the grace of God, no one was seriously hurt.
She tried to live her life in God's grace.
Origin of GRACE
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin gratia favor, charm, thanks, from gratus pleasing, grateful; akin to Sanskrit gṛṇāti he praises
First Known Use: 12th century

Now as I look at all this, grace is certainly a gift..a reprieve from what we deserve and forgiveness comes from Grace from our sins. So sitting here and thinking how stubborn I have been and ignoring the GRACE of God and not turning to God for this lovely and wonderful gift of grace. It is so much easier knowing I do not have to carry my own burden, but that God is there with his loving grace to carry that burden for me. He alone can and will get us through each and every day. Life stops becoming such a struggle at that point, and so much less complicated. Now that song that inspired this one.. I must add with this. I hope you enjoy it. It is called, "I choose grace" By Twila Paris. I will add the Lyrics below the video.. such a wonderful song.



All alone in my own self will
Old familiar story
So determined to try until I fail
You've been waiting as I learn again
Straining to the pressure
And you offer me a better way
Hear me pray
Hear me say
CHORUS:
I choose grace, I choose mercy
I choose love and all it means
I choose grace, cause I need the power
And I need to walk in humility
Just how often have I let You down
And all the hope around me
Break a gentle heart along with mine
You keep holding out Your arms again
Just the way you found me
And you carry me across another line
Hear me cry
No more pride
CHORUS
I am growing weary of this foolish independence
I reach out for grace and I will reach out to extend it
I will reach out
I will reach out
I will reach out
CHORUS
Teach me to walk in humility

Album- Where I Stand

I know it has been such a long time since I have posted anything and I have a million excuses of why I have not, BUT....that is just what they are excuses.

I had major back surgery last year that went bad and I am afraid I was filled with self pity instead of thanking God that I am alive and that I can walk..most of the time. *laughs*

I am blessed. Today I decided to turn on some of my favorite songs that have always spoke to my heart and ditch the proverbial spiritual bottle and get back on track.

Many times in the past, my friends have really praised me for always being on fire and for the past months I have been finding myself telling them, "I feel empty, I just do not have any words left."
Yet.. not only did my friends that know me better know this, but God knew it too.

Thank You Phyllis and John and Carolyn (and the entire family) for keeping on keeping me in prayer and pushing me as a true brother and sister does in Christ. I truly needed that love and encouragement and...I am afraid this warrior has been resting at His feet far too long and its time to get back up, dust myself off and get back into battle. If I get knocked down again.. I will get back up.. just watch my back and make sure I don't rest as long as I did this time.

I do have some reviews ready to go from a Christian mothers view..and they will be coming soon!!!
Love and thankfulness goes out to all of you that has kept me and my battles and trials in your prayers.

Now.. on to my most favorite song that has always spoke to my heart.

Sharing a Wonderful Song that has Spoke to me today.

Giving Him my all!!!!

When Failure Meets Victory

When failure meets Victory

I have heard a wise pastor one time tell the congregation, "Sometimes God has to bring us to the very end of ourselves, till we can seek him."

These words have stuck in my mind, my heart and in my soul for a few years.

As I embrace difficulties in life, I think I can manage each and every outcome. Pride turns into self dependency and self preservation and not the righteous life of being set apart in every area of my life as God intends my life to be.

Fact is, I need God through each and every struggle, the good days and the bad days, the losses and the victories. I am nothing without God.

I think we all fail here at some point of our life and yet I still struggle to get off my spiritually skinned knees when I figure out that my situations and circumstances are beyond my control, but never beyond the control of God.

May we embrace Him now, in our victories, our losses, our struggles, our desires and every part of our life.

Only then can I turn my failure into the God's victory as only He knows tomorrow.

Please keep me in prayer as I struggle to know His will, His way and His wonderful timing in my life. Taking each step only when God wills it..and not when I want it taken.