Grace is not cheap; it is costly but liberating. True grace demands sacrifice, availability, and a willingness to be interrupted by the needs of others.
The Cost and Freedom of Grace
Imagine someone answering calls from prisoners, buying ankle bracelets for those seeking freedom, or giving medals to soldiers on the front lines. These acts of grace ripple outward, creating healing and hope. Grace is not transactional; it is selfless and unconditional.
Forgiveness as Restoration
Forgiveness breaks chains of resentment and opens pathways to healing. It is a radical act of courage that restores relationships and builds community. The story of a witch doctor transformed by love reminds us that no one is beyond grace.
Giving Without Keeping Score
People becoming love give freely without expectation of credit or reward. This generosity builds kingdoms of inclusion and connection, not castles of isolation.
Grace Builds Kingdoms
When we extend grace, we participate in God’s healing work, turning enemies into friends and strangers into neighbors. Grace transforms us from the inside out, making us more like the love we seek to give.
Next, we will explore the courageous faith needed to take the next step, even without all the answers.
Sources: sobrief.com, bobgoff.com, christianity.com 1 3 4
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