Gathering Gratitude ~ For Grace

Greetings Dear Reader,

I do not think we see clearly enough the role of grace in our lives.  Grace is the provision of the Father for us to have a way to see past our failures to his love for us.  It is a river that transports us through storms and pain.  It is the sunshine that nourishes our joy and peace.

If I follow the pattern of things in my life, I can see all the times the Father was there, pouring grace on me like cool clear water, washing away the consequences at times, sustaining me through them at others.  The honest truth is that I am covered in grace.  The reality is that even if I can find no other reason to have gratitude, I must have gratitude for grace.

Every instance of goodness in my life is the Father extending his grace to me.  The events over the past week have reinforced this.  When we see that this is the truth, gratitude is easier.  We see that all good things come from the Father through the Son.  As I move into the day, writing about my journey with Christ, it is easy to see that the world is flooded with grace.

Since our lives are often focused on what we want over what is best, we need grace.  When we put ourselves above others, grace is vital.  When we wish to show love and kindness to others our intentions flow from the Father’s grace alone.  Each of the moments where we reflect Christ to others is a moment where grace wins.

As we gather gratitude in preparation for its celebration, we see that grace is the fluid that carries us along.  It is the water that allows life and latitude to follow Jesus.  No matter our circumstance, there is always grace to be thankful for, Dear Reader.   It is what carries the love of God into every situation.  It has us and will not fail us.

Grace Got You – Mercy Me

Have you ever met those who
Keep humming when the song's through?
It's like they're living life to a whole different tune

And have you ever met those that
Keep hoping when it's hopeless
It's like they figured out what the rest haven't yet

The second when you realize
When you have inside
It's only just a matter of time 'til you

Sing, so the back row hears you
Glide, 'cause walking just won't do
Dance, you don't have to know how to
Ever since, ever since grace got you
Laugh, 'til your whole side's hurting
Smile like you just got away with something
Why? 'Cause you just got away with something
Ever since, ever since grace got you

So, when you're standing in the rain again
You might as well be dancing
Why? 'Cause there ain't no storm that can change how this ends
So next time when you feel blue
Don't let that smile leave you
Why? 'Cause you have every reason just to…

Sing, so the back row hears you
Glide, 'cause walking just won't do
Dance, you don't have to know how to
Ever since, ever since grace got you
Laugh, 'til your whole side's hurting
Smile like you just got away with something
Why? 'Cause you just got away with something
Ever since, ever since grace got you
Ever since, ever since grace got you
Grace got you

Got away with something, bubbling inside of you
Spilling over 'cause your life is full, how incredible
Undeniable, monumental like the Eiffel
Uncontrollable, let the joy flow through, ha ha

Giddy oh, but pretty, pretty please
Let me see your hands in the air with you out your seats
Warm it up, let go, shout it out, celebrate
When you can't articulate just say Amazing Grace

The second when you realize
When you have inside
It's only just a matter of (only just a matter of)
It's only just a matter of time 'til you

Sing, so the back row hears you
Glide, 'cause walking just won't do
Dance, you don't have to know how to
Ever since, ever since grace got you
Laugh, 'til your whole side's hurting
Smile like you just got away with something
Why? 'Cause you just got away with something
Ever since, ever since grace got you
Yeah yea yea yea yea
Ever since, ever since grace got you
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Grace got you
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Ever since, ever since Grace got you
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Grace got you
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Grace got you

Wishing you joy in the journey,
Aramis Thorn

Mat 13:52 So Jesus said to them, "That is why every writer who has become a disciple of Christ’s rule of the universe is like a homeowner. He liberally hands out new and old things from his great treasure store.”

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Every human story is part of the great story that leads to the Father getting everything back to Good.
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“So, when you’re standing in the rain again you might as well be dancing.”  - Mercy Me