Grace

What is your definition of Grace? Well, besides it being a pretty name to my pretty girl friend, it actually means something really cool!

Ok, first I googled how Merrim Webster defines it.  This is what I found:

¹grace

 noun \ˈgrās\

: a way of moving that is smooth and attractive and that is not stiff or awkward

: a controlled, polite, and pleasant way of behaving

graces : skills that are needed for behaving in a polite way in social situations

Full Definition of GRACE

1

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

2

a :  approval, favor <stayed in his good graces

b archaic :  mercy, pardon

c :  a special favor :  privilege <each in his place, by right, notgrace, shall rule his heritage — Rudyard Kipling>

d :  disposition to or an act or instance of kindness, courtesy, or clemency

e :  a temporary exemption :  reprieve

3

a :  a charming or attractive trait or characteristic

b :  a pleasing appearance or effect :  charm <all the grace of youth — John Buchan>

c :  ease and suppleness of movement or bearing

4

—used as a title of address or reference for a duke, a duchess, or an archbishop

5

:  a short prayer at a meal asking a blessing or giving thanks

6

plural capitalized :  three sister goddesses in Greek mythology who are the givers of 

charm and beauty

7

:  a musical trill, turn, or appoggiatura

8

a :  sense of propriety or right <had the grace not to run for elective office — Calvin Trillin>

b :  the quality or state of being considerate or thoughtful

Bet you guys did not know about all those ways to define 'grace' right. I know I didn't. I actually am learning a lot of new things as I write my blog. :) Anyway, back to the writing at hand.  God's awesome present to all of us is his gift of grace. The way that my old Sunday morning bible teacher defined  grace stuck with me. He defined grace as " unmerited favor of God" You get what I mean?

If someone was to tick me off and I became really really mad, and had no intention of resolving any conflict with this person, then I think well the part of me that is human would absolutely not want to forgive at all. Duh!  But, let's say someone ticks me off and I get really really mad, but I make myself realize this person didn't mean to hurt me and this person apologizes to me, and is really sorry?  If I decide to forgive no matter what, that would be me offering grace folks.

A question that always seems to follow is " So, since God gave us grace then does that mean, we really don't have to follow the law and sin all we want? " My answer to that is "What should we say? Should we keep on sinning, so that God's gift of undeserved grace will show up even better? No, we should not! If we are dead to sin, how can we go on sinning? (‭Romans‬ ‭6‬:‭1-2‬ CEVDCUS06)  See, my thoughts are that I am so thankful to God for giving grace and then some so that I will be saved from the fiery pits of hell and have eternal life in Heaven.  Who am I that the God of all would care to know my name and suffer and die for me so I would have life?  Wow, Jesus must really love me to do all He has done for me! I believe  all He did for me. Do you? Hope so!