grace

Something really bad happened this weekend. And it hurt. Really bad. There were feelings of anger and rage and ugliness and not so good words coming from my mouth and imbeded in my heart.

And then, just like that, grace came. Forgiveness came. I can assure you it wasn't me. I still harbored some pretty bad thoughts about this person. But grace triumphed. Forgiveness is a beautiful thing. I was able to focus again, and to worship again, and to really commune again. God is amazing. His love and His grace for us is unending! If grace is an ocean, we are all sinking for sure. (love that line!)

I picked up my journal and started to write today, and I happened to read the words my friend wrote to me before she gave it to me in 2009. She wrote that sometimes messed up and confusing situations just happen to us, and it's a mystery as to why, but that is where we grow. Then she added, "Green grass comes from deep crap." (sorry!) She's right! :)

Grace is a mysterious, crazy, wonderful gift. Because of grace, I can sleep tonight, work tomorrow, love my neighbor, and love myself. It's an amazing gift to accept. Give this gift of grace to someone today. Accept this gift today. I can assure you, you will sleep better tonight. :)


Grace, she takes the blame
She covers the shame
 Removes the stain
It could be her name...



Grace, it's the name for a girl
It's also a thought that changed the world
And when she walks on the street
You can hear the strings
Grace finds goodness in everything...


What once was hurt
What once was friction
What left a mark
No longer stings
Because Grace makes beauty
Out of ugly things


Grace makes beauty out of ugly things...


-Bono