About Grace

Grace is a special thing.

As a mom, I show my kids grace when they make a mistake, or something happens by accident.

When my flesh wants to throw my arms up in the air with an agitated “REALLY?!”, the Holy Spirit reminds me to take a deep breath, to re-evaluate the situation and how little this inconvenience matters in the grand scheme of things.

As a mom, I show grace to myself when I crawl into bed for snuggles with the baby, or start a movie with my husband after the kids have gone to sleep, instead of plucking away at my mile long to-do list.

When my flesh feels like nothing will be right until the laundry is folded and the kitchen sink is empty, the Holy Spirit reminds me that these relationships are eternal and worth nurturing more than my home. Yes, keeping a nice home for my family is a priority, but it doesn’t- and never should- take priority OVER them.

As a sinner, God shows grace to me when I fail him. When I react foolishly, when I’m impatient, when I get caught up in gossip or when I spend more time on my phone than in God’s word. He shows me grace.

When my flesh is weak, His Holy Spirit reminds me of my shortcomings and says, “you are forgiven, try again.”

When I’m at my weakest, lowest points, His grace is magnified for me. 

As a mother, as a wife, and as a friend, it’s my goal to show grace to others (and myself) the same way Christ does for me.

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.
2 Corinthians 12:9 KJV

But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
James 4:6 KJV