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“But He gives more grace; therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” James 4:6
 
GRACE:

a: unmerited divine assistance given humans for their regeneration or sanctification
b a virtue coming from God
c: a state of sanctification enjoyed through divine grace
d: disposition to or an act or instance of kindness, courtesy, or clemency
e: a charming or attractive trait or characteristic
f: a pleasing appearance or effect 

I want…no let me correct that, I NEED more Grace!   Grace from God, a precious gift.  I know that it’s a gift because I can’t pull it off by myself.  I need His Grace for forgiveness of my sins, but I also need His Grace to be the example in this world that He wants me to be.  God has been so faithful to me.  Giving me Grace when I stood at the hospital bed of my husband and the Doctor pronounced him as deceased; I did not fall apart but was able to comfort those around me.  Grace when I returned to a store to apologize to a cashier that I had lost my patience with, Grace when I was in a car accident and everything inside of me wanted to scream, but He kept me calm.  So many times God has extended His Grace to me, too many to number.

So I pray for Grace.  I need it replenished every day, because one thing about Grace, you must also GIVE it out to others each and every day…
 
On another note, here are some of my Blue and White Good Will and Thrift Store Goodies:

Willow Wedgewood Tea Pot
Matching teacup and saucer
Teapot

Salt and Pepper Shakers
Ceramic Balls
Cups, Saucers and Cake plates

Comments

Anonymous said…
Hi Veronica! Oh, I love that scripture and do not want to be known as proud to my Lord. I do so appreciate the grace He gives to me!
Now I love Blue Willow and you found some beautiful pieces! That is a gorgeous teapot! Thank you so much for popping in to see me and we're in New York tonight and will be home tomorrow. I had so much fun with my little grand daughter.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
June 30, 2013 at 7:47 PM
Bernideen said…
What beautiful teacups and this blue teapot! Lovely. What a fun blog. I see you have a link to my blog but it is my old blog address and show be changed to:
http://blog.bernideens.com/
I had to change the address after myself and several others were pirated.
July 24, 2013 at 9:51 AM
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