My Women's Study Bible states that Grace and Mercy are like fraternal twins. They are initiated by the same Person, spring from the same source, and appear simultaneously; but they are not identical. Mercy does not give us what we do deserve; grace gives us what we do not deserve.
"Grace" (Greek - charis) denotes goodwill, kindness, and benefit. It evokes images of a superior granting favors to an undeserving inferior. The Lord's grace includes undeserved favor, unexpected acceptance, and unconditional love.
Jesus is the giver of grace(John 1:14,17). A sampling of "grace gifts" includes; salvation(Eph. 2:8), adoption(Eph. 1:5), inheritance(Eph. 1:11), heavenly citizenship(Phil. 3:20), holiness(Eph. 1:4), access to God(Eph. 2:18), forgiveness(Eph.1:7), and much more. No wonder His grace is called "manifold"(1 Peter 4:10).
Sin is no match for God's grace. Whatever sin's impact may be, His grace is more potent. God is a giving God. He gives out of His love and loves to give-grace is one of His greatest pleasures.
Ephesians 4:7 states; But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ's gift.
Those who have been saved by God's grace are His "workmanship"(work of art), specially created by Him for the purpose of doing "good works". In eternity past God prepared these good works that He will accomplish in and through each believer by the power of His indwelling Spirit.
Thank You God, for your Grace! Amen.
May God Bless You,
Shari
Friday, June 11, 2010
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
How Much is Too Much?
Alright, ever since I started my blogs, the weather has been crazy and when that happens our internet goes crazy as well. Between the internet being off more than on and taking my youngest to have testing done, I haven't been able to attend to my blogs. I sincerely apologize. Hopefully some day I will be able to get the data plan on my cell phone.
I have recently taken on so many projects, it's hard to do all of them. I need to decide which one has the highest priority and do it first. I got out my self talk CD's and have been listening to them. Some people might think they are silly, but I think, when applied, they really can work. I am in the process of training with the Life Coach Institute, founded 30 yrs ago by Dr. Shad Helmstetter, to get certified by Dr. Shad to become a Life Coach. I am sooo Excited!!! I had the privilege of meeting Dr. Shad several years ago at an Arbonne Training. He specifically wrote a book called,The Gift, which is all about Arbonne. Also, I just found out that I have been picked to work for a purse party company, Diva Girl Purse Party. It's NOT a network marketing company like so many others. I am only the 2nd person in Oklahoma to work for them. I am sooo Excited about this adventure, too!! So I have the purse company, Arbonne, and Life Coaching, needless to say our lives are busy. But, I now look forward to getting up in the morning and have to make myself go to sleep at night. My husband has been working very hard and I want to help, but to be able to work around my family's schedules at the same time. I know this is what everyone wants but I am determined to make it work, for my families sake. I have started writing down my, this is very important! Writing down specific goals and action steps to achieve them and the obstacles that I may face, puts everything out there where I can see it all. I focus on these and envision my outcome and I have a more positive outlook. One of the books from my Life Coach training is entitled, Who are you really and what do you want. I am only getting ready for ch 2 but already it's so helpful. I can't wait to read more! It's kind of difficult when I have a very talkative 7 yr old around. It is helping me to think about what I want and don't want and how I am going to get it and what to do to avoid what I don't. I also put up a dream board so we can put up pictures of what we would like to have and places we want to go. I just purchased a bulletin board so we can add and change pictures as our lives and goals change. One thing I have learned is goals Don't have to be made in concrete. As our lives change, so can our goals. The important thing is to make goals, and work toward reaching them, and Never Give Up!!! Trust me I have quit so many things and so many times I can't even count them. I am working on that issue, along with many others. So don't feel alone if you too are needing to change some areas of your life. Know that I will be working right along side of you. We will work together and grow together.
Lord, help my friends and I as we work to better ourselves for you and for our families. We want to glorify you in everything we do may it be at home, work, sports and church. We want you to shine through us, so when people see us they see you instead. Make us a blessing to all those around us and bless us in return. We Love and Adore You, Father, and give you all the Praise and Glory. In Jesus Name I pray, Amen.
Bless You All,
Shari
I have recently taken on so many projects, it's hard to do all of them. I need to decide which one has the highest priority and do it first. I got out my self talk CD's and have been listening to them. Some people might think they are silly, but I think, when applied, they really can work. I am in the process of training with the Life Coach Institute, founded 30 yrs ago by Dr. Shad Helmstetter, to get certified by Dr. Shad to become a Life Coach. I am sooo Excited!!! I had the privilege of meeting Dr. Shad several years ago at an Arbonne Training. He specifically wrote a book called,The Gift, which is all about Arbonne. Also, I just found out that I have been picked to work for a purse party company, Diva Girl Purse Party. It's NOT a network marketing company like so many others. I am only the 2nd person in Oklahoma to work for them. I am sooo Excited about this adventure, too!! So I have the purse company, Arbonne, and Life Coaching, needless to say our lives are busy. But, I now look forward to getting up in the morning and have to make myself go to sleep at night. My husband has been working very hard and I want to help, but to be able to work around my family's schedules at the same time. I know this is what everyone wants but I am determined to make it work, for my families sake. I have started writing down my, this is very important! Writing down specific goals and action steps to achieve them and the obstacles that I may face, puts everything out there where I can see it all. I focus on these and envision my outcome and I have a more positive outlook. One of the books from my Life Coach training is entitled, Who are you really and what do you want. I am only getting ready for ch 2 but already it's so helpful. I can't wait to read more! It's kind of difficult when I have a very talkative 7 yr old around. It is helping me to think about what I want and don't want and how I am going to get it and what to do to avoid what I don't. I also put up a dream board so we can put up pictures of what we would like to have and places we want to go. I just purchased a bulletin board so we can add and change pictures as our lives and goals change. One thing I have learned is goals Don't have to be made in concrete. As our lives change, so can our goals. The important thing is to make goals, and work toward reaching them, and Never Give Up!!! Trust me I have quit so many things and so many times I can't even count them. I am working on that issue, along with many others. So don't feel alone if you too are needing to change some areas of your life. Know that I will be working right along side of you. We will work together and grow together.
Lord, help my friends and I as we work to better ourselves for you and for our families. We want to glorify you in everything we do may it be at home, work, sports and church. We want you to shine through us, so when people see us they see you instead. Make us a blessing to all those around us and bless us in return. We Love and Adore You, Father, and give you all the Praise and Glory. In Jesus Name I pray, Amen.
Bless You All,
Shari
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