Grace

I have been thinking a lot about grace and what it means. The word grace is Hebrew in origin and it means favor. When I put the word into its Hebrew meaning I feel blessed, because  God has given me undeserved favor.  He loves me so much that he wants to bestow favor upon me.  But He said to me, My grace (My favor and loving-kindness and mercy) is enough for you [sufficient against any danger and enables you to bear the trouble manfully]; for My strength and power are made perfect (fulfilled and completed) and show themselves most effective in [your] weakness. Therefore, I will all the more gladly glory in my weaknesses and infirmities, that the strength and power of Christ (the Messiah) may rest (yes, may pitch a tent over and dwell) upon me! 2 Corinthians 12: 9  Another thought that comes to mind is that I do not deserve this favor, but yet it is freely given. It says in God's word,"... Freely you have recieved freely give." Matthew 10:8.  Even on my worst days I can call on my Father who loves me and he responds with unconditional love.  I need to give the grace that is so freely given to me, and extend that gift of grace to others.  I want to have the desire to overcome offenses that the enemy wants me to take on and just love others. To have the ability to love has Jesus loves me which is unconditionally.  My prayer is that I fully understand what God's grace is and be thankful for it.   Will you join me in this prayer to extend grace to others?  Blessings to your day and remember that you are loved by the King Most High.  Missie