Sunday, November 19, 2006

IF CHRIST IS CENTRAL, GRACE WILL BE CENTRAL

I just spent an hour with a friend talking and enjoying a cup of coffee. Grace dominated the conversation. I love that. I was thinking this is a good indicator of who or what is at the heart of what you are experiencing. If you find yourself being more gracious with yourself and those around you be encouraged.

from the song "Grace" by U2

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

Grace always feels like a beautiful song to those who experience it. It can change anything. It can melt the coldest of hearts. It can calm the most violent offender. It can heal the deepest pain. It can take insecurity and fear and turn it into confidence and trust. It can take arrogance and turn it into humility. It will take judgement and turn it into mercy. It can make beauty out of ugly things.

It is changing me........

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