Notice the title of my blog. For me, grace is what life is all about. The grace that God gave us, the grace others give us, and the grace we give ourselves. Sometimes that last grace can trip me up. I find it much easier to show others forgiveness and grace, yet the task becomes a much grander effort when it comes to cutting myself a break. I have very little tolerance for failure in my own life.
Yet, most of my failures are so visible to myself and others. Okay, so before I a get a million texts and emails telling me all the good I do and how much I have touched your lives, take a moment to hear me. I know God's Grace has worked through me and I have experienced a whole lot of healing in some very deep places and in return have touched others as well. God is good without a doubt. Yet, that doesn't mean I still don't feel a lack in certain areas of my life. I still hurt in some deep places. (Keeping it real here.) I will use this blog as an outlet to express my feeling and I welcome your feedback. I will not always agree with you, however, I will always make an attempt to understand you.
We all need to be heard. To be heard, I must speak (write). Hear me family, friends, and all who care to hear. We must stop this cycle of auto pilot we have been on and take time to think.
Carmen
Thanks for this little bit on grace. I find myself in the same boat as no grace for myself. I can't wait to read more of what you have to say, love you!
ReplyDeleteBring on the real!!!! I love you Carmen and will be here no matter what. I will be checking your blog and reading what you post.
ReplyDelete@ Payge, grace seems to be a work in progress, huh?
ReplyDelete@ Trudy, so glad you checked my blog out! Look forward to hashing out ideas and thoughts with you!