Welcome to GraceLaced 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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There are times when we feel the burden of a concern or frustration weigh heavy on our hearts. This Glorious Day shared a poignant analogy last week, comparing the burden of unforgiveness with a tree in need of pruning:
“Sometimes it’s not easy to give God your burden. You want to keep it to yourself. It may seem that the burden is unfixable, or that maybe your frustration at the situation is all that keeps you going….The burden of this person and their actions consumed my thoughts and kept me down each day. Finally, it dawned on me. God wanted me to pray for this person the way that I should. It’s not always easy to obey God, but it’s what we have to do.”
Thanks for linking up, This Glorious Day!
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I just wanted to thank you so much for your wonderful way of featuring my post! I love reading your blog and participating in your linkups! God Bless!
You’re welcome! Thanks for linking up and joining the community!
That’s an encouraging reminder from This Glorious Day! Burdens are a part of life but Jesus invites us to lay them at His feet. He gives us the strength to obey Him in joy!
Today I linked up some delicious homemade ice-cream. Not *exactly* spiritual encouragement, though something about ice-cream seems to feed the soul. Especially if it’s refined sugar-free like this one is!
Have a lovely week!
Gabriela
Gabriela, I think it’s great that you link up recipes. My hope for this link up is that we find ways to be gracious and grace-bearing in all the mundane and normal activities of our lives–including ice cream!!
Thanks for linking up!