A Woman of Grace

We are between Christmas and New Year's. Always interesting. People are tired of celebrations, parties, upheaval in schedule. Yet, we feel obligated to move on to yet one more celebration New Years Eve/Day.

I'm just thinking, the week between Christmas and New year would be well spent if we would lay aside time for fasting, prayer and God's Word. This would be a most meaningful time to prepare for the incoming year. Have I done it? No. I wish I could say "yes." I have had a great time with family. No doubt. Lots of fun, laughter, food, games, discussions around God's Word, and all around fellowship. But slack on Bible reading and prayer. Shame.

I'm just thinking of New Year's resolutions. I don't do that either. I fail miserably at them. But I wonder if it would be easier to keep them, if they were made in light of God's Word. What is it that God wants me do in the New Year? What is it that needs changing in my life?

I just completed a book study on Being A Woman of Grace. At the end of the book, I realized my idea of being graceful was quite different than what a woman of grace really is. I have been given love, forgiveness, kindness, mercy, and much more from a God that is full of grace and mercy to me. So if I have been forgiven and loved, I need to pass that on to others. The fullness of God's grace to me needs to be passed on to others.

My desire is to bless others with words and deeds. To be ready to forgive and not judge. To love instead of criticize. To be a woman of grace....

God bless you