Many times, when we think of Grace or Graciousness, we see it as one of those supreme qualities of God to us -but it’s also a quality of God in us!
The most popular definition of Grace is an unmerited favour, a favour not deserved and many times a contrasting (re)action to our actions. But yet God shows us kindness and love nonetheless: we spit at Him – He kisses us, we ignore Him – He comes closer, we are faithless -He remains faithful.
But it’s not an attribute reserved only for the LORD, each believer is called to live a gracious life: to show this same unmerited favour to others. Nothing makes a person more beautiful than a gracious spirit.
Opportunities for graciousness often come in the midst of irritation. If I send you flowers and you reciprocate by sending me chocolates, you’re not being gracious -you may be…
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