From Covered to Called

In my last post, Living in the Light of Grace , I spoke about how Grace truly transforms. But grace doesn’t stop there.

It doesn’t just cover… it calls.

Grace invites us to live differently, not striving for perfection but walking in the freedom Christ already paid for.

“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”

Romans 8:1

When we know we are truly forgiven, we stop hiding. We begin walking in purpose, as sons and daughters who are loved, not labelled by those of this world.

Walking Daily in Grace

Grace isn’t a one-time revelation; it’s a daily rhythm.

Some days, I still wake up feeling unworthy – caught between who I was and who I’m becoming. Fighting to believe who God says I am.

That’s when grace whispers: “You’re still Mine.”

To live in grace each day means choosing trust over striving. Here are a few ways I’ve been learning to do that:

🌿 Start the day with gratitude. Grace and gratitude are inseparable.

🕊️ Confess quickly, forgive freely. Keep your heart light.

“For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Matthew 11:30 ESV

⛅️ Rest in His presence. Stop trying to earn what’s already yours.

🌸 Serve with joy. Grace overflows into love in action.

Grace in Family Life

Grace within the home; it softens words, renews patience, and reminds us that we’re all still growing. It begins with how we see one another.

It’s easy to show kindness to strangers, but grace asks us to extend that same gentleness to the people we live with – the ones who see our flaws up close. It’s choosing patience when the morning rush is loud, compassion when emotions run high, and forgiveness before bitterness has a chance to settle in.

Grace doesn’t erase tension; it redeems it.

It turns the moments we fall short into reminders of God’s faithfulness. When we respond to our spouse, children, or family with grace, we model the very heart of Christ – the One who loved us before we ever got it right.

In a family filled with grace, there’s room to fail and still be loved.

There’s space for apology and restoration.

There’s joy in small beginnings, laughter after tears, and strength in the quiet assurance that we’re growing, together, under God’s hand.

God’s grace doesn’t make a home perfect.

It makes it peaceful.

Because peace isn’t the absence of conflict, it’s the presence of Christ. Grace upon grace – in the way we speak, the way we forgive and the way we start again every morning.

Anchored in Grace

Grace is not a distant idea, it’s the steady current that pulls us home to Christ again and again.

No matter how far we drift, His grace reaches deeper still.

“From His fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.”

John 1:16

May you find rest in that today – anchored not by your strength, but by His steadfast love.

💭 Reflection: How can you show grace to the ones who see your worst and love you anyway, not just in your actions, but in your tone, your presence, and your patience?

& Where do you believe Grace is calling you to?

🎵 The house that grace built – Hope Darst

DEO VOLENTE

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