Is God’s grace really enough? Enough to provide a new start for a broken life? Enough to forgive the unforgivable in me and enable me do the same for others? Enough to truly heal and restore broken hearts and relationships? Enough to produce the kind of love that covers a multitude of sins? Enough to provide real hope for today and tomorrow? 

 Even as I asked these questions I already was emphatically telling myself, “Yes. His grace is enough. It has to be enough. It may take time, but I know His grace is enough.”

For by GRACE you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:8-10

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his GRACE, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight. Ephesians 1:7-8

“My GRACE is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9

I’ve staked my whole life on the belief that God’s grace is enough. When life is hard, when circumstances look bleak, when my heart is broken, when feelings blind me, I must trust in what I know. God’s grace, through Jesus, is enough for my every need. It is enough for every need of my children. It is enough for every need of those God has placed in my life.

So what led me to spend so much time and thought on the sufficiency of God’s grace?

Anger and bitterness in my own broken heart. The kind that kept me from sleeping, eating, or concentrating on daily tasks. The kind I knew God would have to help me let go because I couldn’t live like that long-term. The kind that I couldn’t keep and truly let Christ’s love flow through me.

I’ve taught my own children and many teenagers over many years that God’s grace is enough. How can I continue to teach if I can not show the gospel in action in my own life and relationships? I feel so strongly that I must be living proof that the gospel works in real life. This unconditional love of God shown through His children must be lived out to be real. Just saying I believe it is not enough. I must be the hands and feet of Jesus in my real world relationships, touching, forgiving, loving the broken, even those who have hurt me.

(Grieving? Let your worship be a part of healing.)

God’s grace is enough for forgivingness and restoration. Too many times we say, “I forgive you,” but still hold on to bitterness and resentment. Is that Christlike forgiveness? 

My sin hurts Christ, but when He forgives me, He doesn’t hold me at arm’s length. He draws me closer than ever to His heart. Can I show that kind of Christ-like love to one who has hurt me?

(Need peace? Try praying these scriptures).

Don’t get the wrong idea. I’m not some super saint that God is assigning a special task. It is what He expects of all of His children. Will we obey?

I forgive because I am forgiven. I love because I am loved. I adopt because I am adopted. I restore because I am restored.

Thank, God, His grace absolutely is enough.

For me. For you.

For the worst of us. For the best of us.

Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of GRACE, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16

Dear sisters and brothers,

God’s grace is enough for whatever you are facing. The sin, the hurt, the anger, the pain, the brokenness. His grace is enough, and He will give you enough grace each moment as the need arises. Trust Him. Obey Him. Let His grace flow through you to a world that is desperately hoping to truly see that this unconditional love we talk about as Christians is REAL.

Whoever God sends to me, whatever the circumstances, I want them to remember the love of Jesus is real. I pray they see it imperfectly lived out in me.

How has God’s grace come through for you? Share in the comments to encourage others!

For more read 3 Ways to Grow in Grace by my friend Charlie!