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by Katie101 from Calera

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Grace
May 20, 2008 | 7:19 AM
Category: Faith
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There are a lot of things that I can find to gripe about- gas prices, illegal immigration, the fact that education funding is treated like a red-headed step-child, the consistent demoralization of my culture and society, the devaluing of my faith by those who don't understand, inept political leaders....yes, many things that I can gripe about.....but there is also somthing that I can shout about and that's grace.

While listening to Joyce Meyer yesterday morning talk about her book Grace, Grace, and More Grace, she gave the most profound definition of grace that I've ever heard. You know, we always talk about God's grace and mercy keeping us, but after yesterday, grace has taken on a whole new meaning from me. I would like to paraphrase what she said:

"Grace is an unmerited gift from God that gives us the ability every day to do the things and face the issues that we couldn't possibly do and face alone. It is not based on works, but merely God's love."

When I passed by the gas station this morning, I saw that gas was $3.69. When I turned on the news this morning, I heard about more human suffering, more idiots not valuing the sanctity of life. But even after all of that, I am so thankful, so grateful for grace because no matter what is going on in the world, God loves me. Psalms 37:25..."I have never seen the righteous forsaken nor his seed begging bread."  God will take care of me no matter what happens. It is His will that I walk and endure in His favor. It is all because of His saving grace.

Mercy keeps me. Grace sustains me.

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fargingbastige read my blog view my photos
May 20, 2008 | 9:15 AM

Wow, Katie. Thank Him for His grace. I realize that His mercy and grace are what has sustained me through the good times and the not so good times. Thanks for the post.
noshamejamezzz read my blog view my photos
May 21, 2008 | 4:34 PM

Through many dangers,toils,and snares I have already come,twas Grace that's kept me safe thus far and Grace shall lead me on. Just thought I'd share that with ya,MUCH LOVE JAMEZZZ
noshamejamezzz read my blog view my photos
May 21, 2008 | 4:42 PM

What have I to dread? what have I to fear? Leaning on the everlasting arms! I could go on all night.Katie that was great,and you express yourself so well.even from the half picture of your face you can see the joy in your life.
brair read my blog view my photos
May 22, 2008 | 12:24 AM

Hey Katie, brair here, I’m new to you.
The Lord shows mercy countless times every day, and I could tell you a story sometime later. I was lookin’ to find a distinctive line between mercy and grace as your blog got me to thinkin’. I stopped at this passage as I first started the research—had to stop and just read it. Thank you for telling of Grace.
EZRA 9:8,9
8: And now for a little space grace hath been shewed from the LORD our God, to leave us a remnant to escape, and to give a nail in his holy place, that our God may lighten our eyes, and give us a little reviving in our bondage.
9: For we were bondmen; yet our God hath not forsaken us in our bondage, but hath extended mercy unto us in the sight of the kings of Persia, to give us a reviving, to set up the house of our God, and to repair the desolations thereof, and to give us a wall in Judah and Jerusalem.
Katie101 read my blog
May 22, 2008 | 7:10 AM

FB, you're welcome.....thanks so much for your service- we correspond a lot on these blogs, but I never got the chance to say "Thank you" for your selfless actions.
Jamezzz brother, thanks for those lines (btw, did you know I am a singer?) I try to stay positive. It ain't been easy, but the joy of the Lord has to be my strength!!!!
Hiya brair, nice to "meet" you! Thank you for those verses.....they certainly ring truth!
noshamejamezzz read my blog view my photos
May 22, 2008 | 12:54 PM

So your a singer,you ever heard the old Gospel song The Rough Side Of The Mountain.I kinda figured you were a singer though,being a Christian Lady. see ya :) JAMEZZZ
noshamejamezzz read my blog view my photos
May 29, 2008 | 1:32 AM

Hello cutie,Hey like the new picture?I was going through my Moms old photo's and found this picture of me when I was a baby,told ya I've been a rascal!No really though when I saw that it does look a lot like me when I was a Baby.I saw this guy in Wal-Mart the other day and we resembled so much it was scary.But anyhoo Where do you go to Church at I would like to visit.and if you got time check out a blog by a guy named bikerjim.I can't beleive some people are this delusional
aksjfd read my blog view my photos
May 31, 2008 | 11:41 AM

Perhaps if you believed in yourself a bit more, you wouldn't have to deal with these types of situations. Personally, I never give myslef more than I can handle.
Katie101 read my blog
Jun 1, 2008 | 4:44 PM

aksjfd, I really don't understand what you mean- many of the siutations I spoke of above I have no control over.....I don't control gas prices, illegal immigration, etc. Did you even read my post in its entirety?

Futhermore, you do what works for you, sir, and I shall continue to do what works for me.
NA2US read my blog
Jun 3, 2008 | 3:08 PM

I just have to say I love the FAITH BLOGS,I think that aks(alias)RD'S spouse or one of the same it doesn't really matter,is obviously talking about your inner self being your guide,I would rather believe God to be my guide because heaven knows I can't do it by my own merits:)
I just really find it interesting though he/she is on every FAITH post hummmm maybe he/she wants what you all have??
jannylee read my blog
Jun 24, 2008 | 9:10 PM

I had to depend on grace after my husband died, that's all I had exept my mom, who still lives in Alaska, and my 2 little girls, and God. And that has been the only reason I can keep going.
Katie101 read my blog
Jun 24, 2008 | 9:34 PM

Jannylee- although late, please accept my condolences for the loss of your husband....I am glad that you had grace. Sometimes, it's all we have. God bless you and your daughters.
barcncpt44 read my blog view my photos
Jun 25, 2008 | 1:11 PM

Ye, god has no control over things in the world but he can have control in you if you choose to accept him.
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Katie101

Christian, Educator, American- one who loves to see the lightbulb switch on in my children's minds and the love of Christ reign in people's hearts. Native of LA- lower Alabama, that is, and I am a Southern Belle of the New South....despite all that ails it, I love Alabama with all of my heart.

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