GRACE

Grace definition from the dictionary is elegance or beauty of form, manner, motion, or action. 

Grace definition from the Bible is God's unmerited favor. 

When that last button has been pushed, they are now on our last nerve, how can our words and actions be with grace? Well, there's a verse for that. Proverbs 15:1 "A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger." 

Before we explode and blurt out how we really feel, say words we can't take back, stir up more anger, take a moment (count to 10 or 20!) ask God to help us, to give us the grace to speak in a tone of softness, kindness, calmness so that it will end on a good note for everyone. It doesn't matter if it is our child, spouse, or friend, take that extra time to extend grace. God gives us grace each day. How many times do you think He has had to count to 10?! 

We can't earn God's unmerited favor, it is a beautiful gift from Him. Let's pass that gift to others. It starts with us and within us...our heart, our actions, our words. 

Love in Christ,

Tera