Graceful
Monday’s child is fair of face,
Tuesday’s child is full of grace…
I remember reading this back when I was a kid; wishing I was born on a Tuesday, so I’d be full of grace. Wishful thinking for a girl who’s been clumsy and awkward all her life. I am not graceful, and I’ve finally learnt to accept that.
What I want to be instead, is gracious, like Jesus. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that three people in our family (me, my second born and my mother-in-law) have names that directly or indiectly mean “God is Gracious”.
Having been a recipient of God’s immeasurable grace all my life, isn’t it time for me to give back? Can I be kind, compassionate, courteous and sympathetic to those around me? I want to live a life that oozes grace, that those who see it will glorify God. Easy to say, not so easy to follow, right?
I’m learning, everyday how to be more Christlike. And I fail! every. single. day. After spending an entire month learning to be gentle with my kids, I found myself yelling at them in anger just this morning. I need grace, just like you do.
But just because we’re constantly failing, doesn’t mean we give up or give in to our weaknesses. We will try again… and again… tomorrow, today, the next hour, the next minute… And each time we dust ourselves off and attempt to imitate Christ yet again, we realize we are one step closer to being gracious like Him.
What comes to your mind, when you think of the word “Graceful”?
hi sheena, wow! you must be a busy lady these days:) i think we were thinking along similar line when we wrote our blogs today. that’s a good thing:) i like your blog and your posts. you do very well:)
Thank you, Martha! God bless you.
I want to live a life that oozes grace too! It’s always… because He first loved us. So thankful! Loved reading your words. 🙂
Absolutely.. because He first loved us! Thank you for stopping by, Stacy.
“But just because we’re constantly failing, doesn’t mean we give up or give in to our weaknesses. We will try again… and again… tomorrow, today, the next hour, the next minute… And each time we dust ourselves off and attempt to imitate Christ yet again, we realize we are one step closer to being gracious like Him.”
Amen!
If you learn from it and keep trying again and again, then it is not really a failure …. but just a new way to approach an opportunity!
I like that positive twist, Melissa!
Thank you for writing this. My 3 kids are sleeping! It was a tough day today…. I am sitting here in my couch and thinking that I failed once again and dint show any grace to my kids today…. Thank you for the encouraging words 🙂
It is indeed a daily process
Janet
I’m glad it encouraged you, Janet. Hoping today went better.. God bless!
This is a post full of Grace, Sheena ! My lil’ Joanna also belongs here ! I desire being graceful more than being beautiful … Yet more often than out, i deem it impossible …I am really glad He’s still working on me 🙂
Yup! So grateful for a God who doesn’t give up on us :).