2 Corinthians 13:14 "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you." What an awesome prayer and blessing for us. We are offered peace, security and stability as we rely on God's "good words" of grace as He's spoken them to us and will continue to.
I believe God's grace is an anchor for us, which provides a solid and everlasting foundation that can be relied upon in any situation or circumstance. Grace provides peace for us and security in knowing God smile is continually upon us in Christ. However, the grace must come first in order to receive such a miraculous peace. I find it so interesting how Paul often opened his letters with "Grace to you and peace from our God and Father..." Do you see how peace always follows grace there? Interesting isn't it?
Reflection: Do you need peace today and where? A difficult or tense relationship? Your finances? A heart of guilt from a past sin that still haunts you even though you have confessed and received God's forgiveness? No matter what your peace need is, God has your answer, for Jesus is the answer. We just need to reach out and up and ask Him to fill that need, trusting that He hears and will answer. He will, in His timing.
Prayer: Lord thank you for your grace and peace. Pour it upon us and be gracious to us, especially... God, you are our need, and we thank you that we can petition anything to you and that you will hear us as we seek you. Help us in all areas of life to offer you our concerns and burdens, to look to you for direction and peace and to be gracious as you have been to us.
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