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'Graced' to be able to handle it!

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Philippians 1:2

'The same circumstance that conquers others will not conquer you, if you have been 'graced' to handle it! How could Paul maintain his joy through beatings, betrayals, shipwrecks and imprisonment? Because God told him, 'My grace is enough; it's all you need. My strength comes into its own in your weakness' (2 Corinthians 12:9). Grace will enable you to pastor a difficult church; care for an aging loved one who requires much time and patience; pray and never let go of a prodigal son or daughter; and keep your faith strong in the face of overwhelming odds.

When does grace come? When you need it most! Listen: '...we will find grace to help us when we need it' (Hebrews 4:16). God will not give you tomorrow's grace today. But like the manna in the wilderness, when you awaken each morning it will be there; grace equal to every need. One of the greatest mistakes you can make is envying others or trying to be like them. Why? Because you may have equal talent, but unless you are equally 'graced,' you will not succeed. Actually, getting what they have could bury you instead of bless you.

How does grace come? Listen: 'And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up...' (Acts 20:32). There it is; in the pages of God's Word you will find a solution, or the grace to handle it, learn from it and come out stronger. So the word for you today is: 'grace be unto you.'

Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for your unending grace in my life to face whatever you place before me. Help me rely on that grace anew each and every day. In Jesus’ Name, Amen