Through Him also we have [our] access (entrance, introduction) by faith into this grace (state of God’s favor) in which we [firmly and safely] stand. Romans 5:2 (AMPC)
I have a pretty strong personality, and I’m good at getting things done. It can be easy to fall into the habit of doing things on my own strength, but I discovered years ago that this just leads to stress, worry, anxiety and dis-ease.
I know how much I need God’s presence in my everyday life. I’ve had really difficult moments, but I’ve also experienced the power of God’s presence too. The truth is that the God who created the universe and spoke it into existence lives inside me. If you’ve made the decision to follow Jesus, He’s also inside you. And He’s greater than anything in this world.
God helps us to live life in a way that’s effortless. This is where grace comes in. God’s grace is His unmerited, undeserved favour. It refers to every kind of blessing, power and ability He makes available to you as a believer. But to enjoy this grace, you have to believe. You gain access to His grace through faith, according to our verse today.
God promises to bless you and fill you with His power for everyday life, but you won’t sense it if you don’t believe it’s there. You won’t experience the strength He has for you if you don’t first believe it’s yours.
Become aware of God’s grace today. As a believer, you have God’s favour without earning it. Believe that He has brought good things into your life and that He loves you beyond what you can comprehend.
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