“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
Only when we find ourselves standing in the magnificent grace of God can we have hope for tomorrow. A life lived apart from the sweet and incomparable taste of His mercy and love has been wasted in the truest sense of the word, and those who spend their days “laboring for that which satisfieth not” (Isaiah 55:2) will reap to themselves a harvest of anguish and discontent.
Trust in Jesus today, O sinner, and find rest for your wearied soul (Matthew 11:29). Those that come to Him shall never hunger and they who believe on Him will never thirst (John 6:35).
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His grace is a marvelous thing.
On the other hand, I went to Graceland last year, and found it to be tacky and unappealing - kind of like the world when compared to God's grace.
Blessings to you - Marsha
I hope your future, after schooling, includes WRITING because you sure know how to express yourself and shine light on the things of our Lord!
All so true, and simply said. Sometimes I'm dragging my feet but know that when I'm open to receive the "sweet and icomparable taste of his mercy" I feel a joy within.
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