By Your Grace!

Good morning, Papa God!

I think of my position in You this morning – that of royal daughter, Your child! I am still amazed by Your grace … how You would love one such as I and forgive me of all my sins and accept me as Your own child. Even after all these years of walking with You and being Yours, I am still overwhelmed by awesomeness of it.

What have I to boast in except the cross of Christ? Is there any area in my life where pride should reign? Is there any obstacle or challenge that I overcome and face except by Your grace? Is there any Christ-like thought perceived, any godly word spoken, any righteous act done, any bad habit erased, except by Your grace? For if there is a sin upon which I can cast my eye – except by Your grace, there go I. By Your grace, I stand firm, completely set. By Your grace, every need is met. By Your grace, I face each dawn, refusing to be Satan’s pawn. By Your grace, I live and breathe. By Your grace, I am set free. By Your grace, sin and death and hell have no hold. By Your grace, I have riches untold. By Your grace, I will walk upright. By Your grace, I will face the night. By Your grace, I have breath. By Your grace, I will face death. By Your grace, You will bring me to glory. By Your grace, I tell Your story. Papa God, it is only by Your grace that I am who I am; only by Your grace that I do and accomplish.  Because of Your grace, You gave me that which I do not deserve – freedom from the penalty of sin, death and hell – and freedom to be alive in You. Is it any wonder that we sing about: ‘Amazing Grace?’ ‘Marvelous, Infinite, Matchless Grace!’

Good morning, My child!

I love when you are in My Presence, experiencing My love for you in the fullness of Who I AM! You are increasingly becoming more like Me and My character because you stay close to My Presence throughout your day. I cherish you, My child. I love to bestow upon you, yes lavish upon you, all the spiritual blessings of My Realm. You are My child, and because you are, you deserve the very best that I have to give. And I did just that! I gave you My Son, Jesus, whom you have accepted into your heart by faith, and so My grace surrounds you; supports you; provides for you; comforts you; protects you; encourages and uplifts you; sustains you. My grace is all you will ever need to live life victoriously. My grace is sufficient for you in every area of life and all its events and challenges. Remain in My Presence with every step you take and every choice you make, and My grace will always be available to you – always!

(Eph.1:7-8a, 2:8-9; Gal.6:14; 2 Cor.12:9; Heb.4:16; Rom.5:20b; James 4:6)