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Can you comprehend this kind of grace?

The greatest kindness was revealed at the cross. God extended grace to each of us. It was not just any grace. It was exceeding riches of grace in His kindness. Ephesians 2: 7 says: “That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.” Notice it was not just riches. It was exceeding riches. For me, riches means great abundance. But God didn’t just give us riches of grace. He gave us exceeding riches of grace. The word exceeding means: “To surpass, supereminent. To throw beyond the usual mark ” That means that whatever we think riches are, God took it to a level that we won’t ever really comprehend. His grace and kindness toward us is unfathomable. He loves us with a love that is perfect, pure and eternal. It is the greatest gift you will ever receive. So today, as you navigate through your daily chores, allow God’s grace, kindness and love to fill your heart and mind. His love is more powerful than any challenge you will ever face, and guess what, He is always with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you!

Ephesians 2:8 “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God”

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Read this and stop complaining!

Ecclesiastes 5:19 says: “As for every man to whom God has given riches and wealth, and given him power to eat of it, to receive his heritage and rejoice in his labor—this is the gift of God.” Many would look at this verse and say that it is only speaking about millionaires. However, let’s look at it with a different lens. According to statistics (1), a middle-class household in the United States earning $52,000 per year is in the top .97 percent of household income in the world. That is, they are literally, the global 1 percent richest. Most US citizens enjoy things that the majority of the world would love to have. For example, a) the square footage that the USA residents live in today is 50% more than previous generations . In the square footage, we have more carpet, more electrical use and more furniture. b) We have cars. Many now have 2 cars and the cars are fancier that just a generation ago. c) Most American families now have at least 2 TV’s and they enjoy DVDs, gaming, cable and other online streaming services. These are all luxuries. d) Most households have air conditioning and running water. This was not available to many families before 1950. e) Even the poorest among us today have smart phones when just a generation ago people only had land lines. f) Most Americans have some form of healthcare and if we need medication, we can simply go to the pharmacy and purchase them. This is just the tip of the iceberg!!! So before we go on complaining about how hard it is, consider that you are most likely among the richest people in the world. It’s time to be grateful and thank God for His goodness and daily divine provision, because it is the gift of God!

Ecclesiastes 5:19 “As for every man to whom God has given riches and wealth, and given him power to eat of it, to receive his heritage and rejoice in his labor—this is the gift of God.”