But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it.
Ephesians 4:7
PRAYER THOUGHT
If mercy IS NOT receiving what we do deserve, grace IS receiving what we don't deserve. Simply put, it is God's favor and kindness toward us. God rains down grace on all mankind. He gave us the beauty and wonders of nature that we see every day. He protects us and provides for us. He often brings us the right thing just in time. And He also gave us an innate conscience to know right from wrong. All these things are common graces, and everyone born on the earth benefits from them because God so loved the world.
Everyone experiences common grace, but God provides specific grace too. The best grace is that God purchased your freedom with the blood of His Son and forgave all your sins. This immeasurable gift was given to you when you believed. If He stopped there, it would have been enough, but He continues to provide you even more grace, kindness, wisdom, and understanding. God continues to forgive you every day. Every morning His grace is new, and you are free to be you. Always remember that grace is a gift. You can't earn it, but you get a lot of it. It's free and abundant. When you go to God in heartfelt prayer, He will always give you what you need. Forget about worrying about getting what you deserve. Grace is getting much more than you deserve.
ACTION PLAN
From the beginning, our country received God's grace, both common and specific. We never deserved it, nor did we earn it. God had mercy on us and blessed us with His grace. We have been blessed to bless others. Pray the people of this country would continue to see from where these blessings flow. It has not been by our might nor by our power, but by my Spirit of the Lord. Thank Him and praise Him for His graciousness.
