Welcome to Grace Laced Mondays! Grace is found in the everyday when you are intentional about taking note of it.
It is found in the sink full of dishes awaiting you after a family meal, it shines in the faces of your imperfect children, it soothes from the pages of God’s Word, and it is tucked into the enjoyment of a fresh batch of cookies. Grace is in a beautiful moment and a heartbreaking one alike. Grace is blessing beyond what you and I deserve.
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Motherhood is an unending opportunity for extending and receiving grace. I loved what Gina from Contemplating Beauty said about her relationship with her teenage daughter last week:
“i have never been too proud as a parent to know that i need forgiveness, that i need grace from my child. i am human too and mess up and fall short, and i am desperate for her grace just as much as she is for mine.”
So true. Thanks for linking up, Gina!
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Hi Ruth,
I managed to add my link to your page… but somehow was not able to add your button to mine. I’ll keep trying. Just want to say thanks for putting this together! =)
I’m so glad you linked up! Blessed to be of mutual encouragement.
Hi…linking up with you today…thanks for hosting! Lovely blog…my friend the Willing Cook spoke so highly of you that I just had to start visiting!
So glad to have you, Kristen! I look forwar to reading your post! Thanks for linking up!
My goodness Ruth, you will never know how you blessed and encouraged me today. Your thoughtfulness has lifted my spirit, and I accept it as a kiss from the King!
I’m glad you were blessed, Gina!
Thanks for this, Ruth. The “contemplating beauty” post on mother-daughter grace was GREAT for me to read….