Grace

Realities of grace:
Grace is a gift of kindness to someone who does not deserve it. It uplifts the soul, it gives life, it builds up, it refreshes the soul.
Grace is not reciprocal. It goes one way. Grace gives without expecting anything in return.
Grace is costly. Someone has to pay the price for grace. Grace thinks of others not of self.
Grace looks at what people can become and seeks to help them reach their potential.
Grace does not condemn those who have not yet arrived.
Grace helps people become like Christ. The way we treat others is a direct response to our understanding of God’s grace.
Grace focuses on solutions, not problems.
Grace leads to action.
Grace is what motivates God to relate to us moment by moment with perfect love. God looks at us through eyes of grace. If this wasn’t true, we would have no hope.
Grace is the lubricant that eases friction in any relationship.
Grace expects the best but offers freedom to fail.
Grace celebrates success and does not keep score of wrongs.