April 22nd, 2023: A Gracious Life

 

 

"Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones." - Psalm 34: 18 

The absence of grace can cause deep pain and hurt in dealing with human brokenness. It is like tearing apart the stitches a doctor just used to stitch us together. Our ungracious words can destroy any hope and dream of a damaged soul. 

When we decide to be gracious, we will be more courageous in understanding oneself. When we are willing to acknowledge that we depend on God's grace for every single breath we take, any thought we have, and any other dream we entertain, our life will have a great impact on others.  Being gracious is being one with Jesus in the art of living.

When we are honest with ourselves, we acknowledge our need for God's grace. When we are truthful to others, we share the very same grace we claim to receive. A gracious life is free to interact with God.