He giveth more grace when the burdens grow greater,
He sendeth more strength when the labors increase;
To added affliction he addeth his mercy,
To multiplied trials, His multiplied peace.
-Annie Johnson Flint
What is grace? It is to receive a favor totally unmerited and undeserved. It is to be loved without condition or any strings attached. It is to be shown benevolence without being asked for anything in return.
To be given grace is to be given a great treasure. It is to be offered help without losing your dignity. It is to be understood and appreciated for who you are, not for what you have or what you can give back.
It is like the sun shining quietly and giving warmth to everyone even if everyone is so busy doing something else. It is like the rain quenching the thirst of the earth for free. It is like a mother taking care of her son, not minding her lack of sleep, not asking for anything but to be allowed to love and to give ever more.
From his fullness we all received grace upon grace. For the law was given through Moses. Grace and truth were realised through Jesus Christ. – John 1:16-17, WEB-BE
“Grace comes into the soul, as the morning sun into the world; first a dawning, then a light; and at last the sun in his full and excellent brightness.” -Thomas Adams
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"Of Waves and Butterflies: Poems on Grief", "Mend My Broken Heart", "Questions to God", "To Love an Invisible God", "Defending My Catholic Faith", and more - click here.
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