Monday Reflections

Grace

Grace means finding peace in the storm so that others can benefit from your calm, from your faith, and from your belief that we are all doing the best we can.

Funny thing is that the grace you give has nothing to do with whether they are calm, faithful, or doing their best. They could be angry and frustrated. They could have lost faith long before they met you and they could believe that they are doing the bare minimum. But what you have is something new and exciting and adventurous -you have calm and faith and you’re in a place where you shine. Which is why you gift them, for this moment, this minor exchange, a chance to feel it all too. And that, is grace in all it’s glory.

Just think about that one time your best looked and felt like a whole wreck but someone saw more beauty in your circumstance than you could see at that moment. They accepted you that moment and said this is ok. This works perfect and you’re right on time.

If you haven’t had a moment like this keep your eyes open for one. While you wait, don’t let your lack of experience keep you from gifting grace to someone else.

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, 
the courage to change the things I can, 
and the wisdom to know the difference.

Reinhold Niebuhr