How can we live to the "praise of His glorious grace" daily? Setting the Lens: “His Glorious Grace” Ephesians 1:6: “to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One.” Grace is the dazzling centerpiece of redemption—completely undeserved, lavishly gifted, eternally secure. Every heartbeat and breath can echo back praise for that grace. Grace-Shaped Identity • Adopted—Ephesians 1:5. • Redeemed—Ephesians 1:7. • Sealed—Ephesians 1:13. Because grace defines who we are, it guides how we live. Daily Rhythms That Echo Praise 1. Remember the Gospel • Start the day rehearsing Titus 3:4-7 and 2 Corinthians 9:15. • Let amazement at Calvary crowd out self-pity and pride. 2. Live as a Living Sacrifice • Romans 12:1—offer your body “as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God.” • Ordinary tasks—driving, emailing, cooking—become acts of worship. 3. Overflow with Gratitude • 1 Thessalonians 5:18—“give thanks in every circumstance.” • Keep a running list of graces noticed through the day. Grace on Display in Relationships • Forgive freely—Ephesians 4:32. • Speak life—Colossians 4:6. • Serve humbly—1 Peter 4:10-11. • Love sacrificially—John 13:34. When we treat others the way God in Christ has treated us, His grace gets visible. Guarding Grace-Focused Hearts • Fill the mind with Scripture—Colossians 3:16. • Reject legalism that tries to earn what is freely given—Galatians 5:1. • Fight sin seriously—Titus 2:11-12 shows grace trains us to say “No” to ungodliness. • Stay near grace-reminding community—Hebrews 10:24-25. Practical Ideas for Today • Memorize Ephesians 1:3-14 to keep the anthem of grace fresh. • Set phone alarms labeled “Praise Break” to pause and thank God. • Pair chores with worship music that spotlights grace. • Share one grace story at the dinner table each evening. • End the day by tracing God’s fingerprints over the past hours. The Coming Crescendo Revelation 7:9-12 pictures a multitude praising the Lamb forever. Daily praise now is rehearsal for that eternal chorus—our lives becoming living thank-You notes “to the praise of His glorious grace.” |
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