Are There Times When You Need a Bit of Grace?
Posted: Wednesday, September 07, 2011
by Marijo Phelps
GRACE
I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing! Galatians 2:21
Black and white, legalistic and blowing it. More like black and blue from the knocks, bumps and bruises. BUT that’s how we learn and grow. God’s grace, what a mess we’d be without that.
knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law; for by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified.
God designed all of this so that we couldn’t get “puffed up” with our chest thrust out saying “I did it myself!” He made salvation a gift. It is all about God’s mercy and grace towards us through His Son’s death on the cross. It is incredibly humbling and humble is a good thing to be.
Once again we have something precious to be thankful for; God’s grace. Father, Son and Holy Spirit blessing us yet one more time!
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Marijo Phelps,saved by Jesus grace in 1974, from 9 years atheism into His loving arms. She is wanting to spread the good news about His redemptive plan for our lives through written media. Her name is pronounced Mary Jo. She was an RN for 23+ years, missionary with YWAM,statistical analyst for Every Home for Christ 9 years. Her first poem published when she was four years old. (her mom had much to do with that!) She has been writing ever since.
Her new blog can be found: http://myincrediblelord.blogspot.com
Her new blog can be found: http://myincrediblelord.blogspot.com
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Top-level comments on this article: (1 total)Your article really touched me and spoke directly to my heart, Marijo, and your choice of photo is so amazing. I need to be reminded all the time that I'm not in this journey alone, that my vulnerability isn't something bad, and that there is care and protection. Also that we're supposed to make mistakes, otherwise how could we grow? Thanks :)If we never "messed up" we'd miss an incredible chance to learn and grow (think of the toddler trying to walk!) Love you Lady!
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