Prayer, Fasting, and Consecration: Amazing Grace #ENFast2020

Preparing for the Fast: Abundant Grace

Write specific examples in your life where Christ has been your hero through his grace.

Where would I be, without your grace, Lord?

I'm a constant sinner, struggling with this thing called sin. I don't know where my life would go but God has been good. His grace abounds beyond my imperfections. 

Even though I failed Him so many times and that I put shame upon His Name, there was never a time that I felt condemnation.

Even though I never prayed and read His word, His protection was felt. I almost died last year due to my being hard-headed and still, He saved me and I'm still here.

Our home was almost consumed by fire, still, His grace abounds and miraculously the fire was gone. 

Sometimes we don’t realize when we are trying to live in our own strength. Why is it sometimes difficult to accept grace?

This is particular in my career. My first work is the one that I declared as a product of grace. Because I always thought that I'm not good at anything and it would take a miracle for me to land a job.  

I searched for a second job, for the sake of money and I thought that I can land the job because I had the experience. That's not the case, I failed so many times before I realized that it is God who gave me grace and the ability to do such things. 

I prayed to God that I am nothing without Him, and it's only by His grace that I'll be hired again. I did.

It is easy to forget that it is God's grace that allows us to do things because our nature is to forget and take everything for granted not knowing that everything is a gift. 

Our nature has always been calling to God if everything is falling apart. But if everything goes well. We're thinking that it's because we're being and doing good, which is a lie. It's only by His grace. 

How does grace enable you to overcome the power of sin and death?

Whenever I'm reminded of His love and grace. Thinking of what He has done to my life. It empowers me to change and overcome sin and death.

Grace is the gospel. It's the good news. 

His goodness that surpasses my understanding, leads me to repentance. 

#ENFast2020