Last year, or the year before, I remember deciding to dub every year something in line with the Chinese tradition - The Year of the Dog, Year of the Boar (was that a book title, too?), Year of the Dragon, etc.
I know what this year is.
The Year of Grace.
2007 is my year to learn about grace. Giving and receiving.
I'm reading books about grace, listening to talks on grace, I'm desperately needing others to extend grace to me, and I'm trying to reciprocate that.
One of the books I'm reading said that of all world religions, the thing that sets Christianity apart is grace. Our God is gracious; he gives us undeserved favor and forgiveness. He loves unconditionally. Because of that, because we are his ambassadors to the world, we should exude grace toward everyone.
Grace is significant because it's hard. But every time, every small moment that I am able to give someone else grace, and especially every time (the many times) I need to ask for grace to be shown to me, I see that God is here. He's in the world. He is the love we show.
There's peace in that. And assurance that eventually our hope will be realized.
1 comment:
I hope God shows you different ways He can use you this summer. I hope that whatever He shows you, paints you a small picture of how much He truely loves you.
Have a wonderful summer, Lana!
-Mike
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