Appropriating God’s grace is, first of all, a decision of our will.  We decide that we are going to receive what God has promised, because, by faith, we believe He tells the truth.

Now I can begin to look for and expect His grace in my day.  But what are some ways that I might see it manifest?  It’s probably not going to be in the form of all of your problems suddenly disappearing.

Grace is not a cure-all to wipe all of the problems in your life away, so that you experience nothing but delightful peace and joy.  God gives us trials to train and grow us.  But He gives us a special provision to endure through them – it’s called grace.

Grace might look like a reassuring smile from your spouse or a warm hug,  a word of encouragement that you hear on the radio or a song that lifts your spirit, a text from your friend saying that they are thinking of you or praying for you, a few minutes outside enjoying the beauty of God’s creation, the perfect thought for today in your devotional reading, a cool breeze on a warm day, seeing your children or grandchildren playing and laughing, or a good nap.

There are hundreds of ways every day that God can deliver the grace that we need to make it thru whatever is going on in our lives.  Learn to look for them.  His grace is sufficient.

How have you found God’s grace this week.  Feel free to share a comment.