How can we experience "grace of our Lord" in daily life today? Grace Overflowing—1 Timothy 1:14 “And the grace of our Lord overflowed to me, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.” What Makes This Grace So Rich? • It is the Lord’s own grace—never earned, always given. • It overflows—there is more than enough for every moment. • It travels with faith and love—grace never appears alone; it brings the whole package of Christ’s life to our hearts. Welcoming Grace into Everyday Life • Receive, don’t achieve – Ephesians 2:8-9: “For it is by grace you have been saved through faith… so that no one may boast.” – Begin each day reminding yourself that every breath, task, and opportunity is a gift. • Stay connected to Christ – John 15:5: “Apart from Me you can do nothing.” – Simple, ongoing conversation with Jesus turns routine moments into grace-filled moments. • Soak in Scripture – Acts 20:32: “I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up.” – Read, memorize, and meditate until His promises shape your reactions. • Approach the throne often – Hebrews 4:16: “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” – Turn anxieties into petitions; grace meets us where need is confessed. • Walk in obedience – Titus 2:11-12: “For the grace of God has appeared… training us to renounce ungodliness.” – Grace never excuses sin; it empowers holy choices that honor the Lord. • Serve others freely – 1 Peter 4:10: “Each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve others as faithful stewards of God’s grace.” – Look for small ways to bless—grace multiplies as it is shared. • Cultivate gratitude – Colossians 3:15: “Be thankful.” – Keep a running list of gifts received; thanksgiving keeps grace in view. Grace That Transforms Relationships • Forgive as you have been forgiven (Ephesians 4:32). • Speak words that “give grace to those who hear” (Ephesians 4:29). • Bear one another’s burdens, fulfilling the law of Christ (Galatians 6:2). Grace for Trials and Weakness • 2 Corinthians 12:9: “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” • Admit limits, rely on His strength, and watch Him turn insufficiency into testimony. Grace That Empowers Holiness • Romans 6:14: “For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace.” • Every temptation becomes an invitation to prove Christ’s liberating power. Living in the Overflow • Start with dependence, end with praise. • Keep short accounts—quick confession, quicker reception of mercy. • Let today be marked by fresh faith, active love, and an ever-increasing sense that the Lord’s grace is not only sufficient—it is abundant. |
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