Simply Grace.
What does that mean? For one thing, Grace is a beautiful name. In addition to the actual name Grace, there are names that mean grace such as Hannah and Anne. One of the meanings of my name, Cheryl, means filled with grace.
Grace also refers to easy flowing movement. Picture a beautiful dancer gliding across the floor--her movements making the dance look effortless.
Grace is what some people call the blessing before a meal.
Undeserved kindness is another definition. That is, kindness I do not deserve, but that I am given freely. It can come from family, friends, acquaintances, and God. Grace is also an acronym: God's Riches Through Christ's Expense.
Yet, is grace simple? Well, yes, in that it is clear and candid-it is what it is without us adding anything to it. Grace is not based on our performance and we cannot earn it whether from a person or from God. It is given with no strings attached. The word "simply" refers to solely, only, merely. Solely Grace, Only Grace, Merely Grace. That pretty much sums up all the good that has happened in my life:
It is by grace I have been saved through faith--and this not from myself, it is the gift of God-- not by works, so that I cannot boast.- Ephesians 2:8-9.
Grace and peace are abundant to me through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.-2 Peter 1:2
God's grace overflows to many, me included-Romans 5:15 and we gain access to this grace through our faith in Jesus Christ-Romans 5:1-2.
There is much more to be said about grace. It is simple, yet it is complex to wrap our minds around all that it means and the implications and applications for our lives. In further posts, I will continue to explore aspects of grace. In the meantime, I challenge you to study, explore, and take time to ponder the meaning of grace and how it has or can change your life.
Until next time I live my life,
Simply filled with Grace
