by Hazel Straub
Due to God’s incredible love and mercy for us, he reached out to us when we were rebellious and disobedient to him, our Creator. Although we deserved his anger and judgment, he gave us life through Jesus the Christ. We could not earn it but he gave us salvation life, through his grace. Powerful illustrations of the grace and lovingkindness of God, we live with Christ. Truly amazing!
Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God. All of us used to live that way, following the passionate desires and inclinations of our sinful nature. By our very nature we were subject to God’s anger, just like everyone else.
But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!) For he raised us from the dead along with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ Jesus. So God can point to us in all future ages as examples of the incredible wealth of his grace and kindness toward us, as shown in all he has done for us who are united with Christ Jesus. (Ephesians 2:1-7 NLT)
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Amen!
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By: Carla V. Gardner on 07/17/2018
at 12:27 am
Thank you, Lord, for loving us!
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By: jlrussell1212 on 07/17/2018
at 1:50 am
Amen!
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By: Pure Glory on 07/17/2018
at 2:35 am
I live by His Grace.. Ain’t easy been human with temptation flying everywhere
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By: motivatedandfree on 07/17/2018
at 2:15 am
Thank you Daddy God for your grace today. Grace to overcome by the Lamb of God. Thank you for every temptation, you provide a way out. Strengthen everyone today so they can overcome! Amen!
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By: Pure Glory on 07/17/2018
at 7:16 am
Praise and thanks to God!
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By: ekurie on 07/17/2018
at 3:02 am
Hallelujah!
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By: Pure Glory on 07/17/2018
at 7:17 am
What a great and wonderful Father! To think that Jesus intercedes for us is so amazing. I tremble when I think of the grace and mercy and unfailing love of God. Thanks for the reminder.
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By: isaiah46ministries on 07/17/2018
at 4:32 am
Oh our Father is beyond description and the depths of his love without limit for us! His grace is sufficient for us! Amen! You are welcome!
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By: Pure Glory on 07/17/2018
at 7:19 am
I always look forward to reading your posts- they are so comforting! Thank you
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By: awhitlow2 on 07/17/2018
at 9:48 am
You are welcome! You are an example of God’s incredible grace and kindness! 🙂
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By: Pure Glory on 07/17/2018
at 11:46 am
Yes! Amen & amen!
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By: jmshistorycorner on 07/17/2018
at 11:37 pm
🙂
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By: Pure Glory on 07/18/2018
at 5:14 am
Grace and Mercy, my heart is grateful!
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By: Warren Richards on 07/18/2018
at 7:01 pm
Yes! Praise God!!!
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By: Pure Glory on 07/18/2018
at 8:05 pm
Wonderfully said
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By: anitashope on 09/20/2018
at 5:40 pm
Thank you!
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By: Pure Glory on 09/20/2018
at 5:44 pm