Relating to Grace

A quote this morning from Jerry Bridges of “The Navigators” , a ministry to college students:

“Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of His grace. And your best days are never so good that you are beyond the need of God’s grace. Every day should be a day of relating to God on the basis of His grace alone.”

If I am going to be successful today in my goal of being a true servant of God, I need to be aware of His mercy. Without that mercy, I am doomed. That kind of understanding of the grace of God comes only when grace become a discipline in our lives.

Scott Wesley Brown and Jeff Nelson gave us the great gospel song “Grace Alone”. It has been one of my favorites since the first time I heard it.

Here are the lyrics:

Every promise we can make
Every prayer and step of faith
Every difference we can make
Is only by His grace.

Every mountain we will climb
Every ray of hope we shine
Every blessing left behind
Is only by His grace

Grace alone Which God supplies
Strength unknown He will provide
Christ in us, our cornerstone
We will go forth in grace alone.

Every soul we long to reach
Every heart we hope to teach
Everywhere we share His peace
Is only by His grace.

Every loving word we say
Every tear we wipe away
Every sorrow turned to praise
Is only by His grace.