His Grace Is Enough

"The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen." Galatians 6:18

As we move into the Thanksgiving season; I find myself constantly humming the song "Your Grace Is Enough". I am reminded of all of the things that I have to be grateful for this year. Only this year is different from the others. This year I know that I know that I know that everything that I have has come by the grace of God.

I will be (God willing) traveling to Philadelphia next week to spend the holiday with my family. We tried this last year and it was a near disaster. At the time, I promised myself that I would never do that again. But God has the ability to make things right. He alone has the power to heal broken relationships that you and I could never do on our own. This year I joyfully look forward to the trip, hopeful that it will be a time of family togetherness like we have never experienced before.

Thinking back, I realize that just six months ago I was afraid of my father, and now I am afraid for him. My mother had disowned me, and now invites me to spend more time with her. My sister wouldn't even speak to me, we now exchange emails and recently we went out for a cup of coffee together. My other sisters now end their telephone calls by saying "I love you". Had you asked me six months ago... I would have said "No way! That is just impossible. It could never happen!". But alas God is good. Very good. That does not mean that everything is "hunky dory" but it is so much better than I could have ever hoped for that I am indeed very very grateful. And I realize that it is only by God's grace that it is possible. It's got to make you wonder...

Dear Lord, please use the example how Your grace has worked in my life to show my friends just how much You love us. This story is not so much about me and my life as it is about how You have showered me with Your grace and Your love. Please help me and my friends to continue to give You our problems and to let You take care of them as only You can do. And help us to realize that "Your grace is enough..."