Kindness, grace, and favor. An essential trilogy of attributes we need in our lives! Kindness is something we need for ourselves, as well as to extend to others. Grace, in relation to God, is His unmerited divine assistance and power. Favor is a friendly gesture, gracious kindness, or a special privilege. Definitely things we need in our lives everyday!
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Here’s your inspiration for this Tuesday…
“Grace is God’s power coming to us free of charge
to help us do with ease
what we could never accomplish on our own.
Grace is freeing!
I cannot make myself acceptable to all people,
and neither can you,
but we can believe God will give us favor
with the people He wants us involved with.
Sometimes we try to have relationships with people
God does not even want us to be associated with.
Know who we are in Christ sets us free
from the need to impress others.
Once we know who we are and accept ourselves,
we no longer have anything to prove.
If God is for you, who can be against you?”
–Joyce Meyer in “The Confident Woman Devotional”
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My reflections:
Extending kindness is such a simple gesture, yet typically reaps great rewards.
I know I usually pray everyday thanking God for His grace, mercy, love, and forgiveness.
And I pray for His divine favor on a regular basis, because I’ve experienced answers to prayer that have no other explanation than being God’s grace and favor.
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So what are YOUR thoughts?
Have you had experiences that are obviously results of someone’s grace or favor?
Do you endeavor to extend grace and favor to others?
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Such an inspiring post! I totally agree with it, and God will somehow remove those people he does not want in your life.
Kindness is the most beautiful experience for spirits. Love the way you put it.
Hi, this is such a grace filled article. I love your approach in blogging about Godly gifts and behaviors
Three attributes we really need and give more. Good to practice kindness.
Thank you for this nice post
This is just awesome. You are so right that weneed kindness, favor and grace. Your post is inspiring and thumbs up for sharing. Take care
Hi Karen,
Sweet post. I’d rather act from kindness and gratefulness. I mean, how we act costs the same but what a difference they make!
Edward
Kindness always to others, Grace in all we do with God, Favor from God to us.
Inspiring to be sure, and I believe there are few who would disagree with me when I say that this old world of ours could sure use a bit more kindness. Thanks!
Your whole post was very inspiring, Karen, but my favorite take-away is:
“God will give us favor with the people He wants us involved with.”
I experience this each and every day. God brings me together with those that will help me on my journey and vice-versa.
Deborah
What a wonderful post of light and good will. I feel blessed just having read it and shared it… It will brighten my day.
To great Success
Mary
Hey Karen, thank you for such a sweet message. I especially love the part “give it anyway.” That is how it should be no expectations.
Hi Karen,
Such a lovely post. It is so true that Kindness is never wasted. What a powerful message.
Beth
Hi Karen,
So many things said, with just a few words.
These thoughts are inspirational and also challenge us to make them a part of our every day lives.
-Donna