Quotes About Grace

Dear, gentle, patient, noble Nell . . . .

Father Time is not always a hard parent, and, though he tarries for none of his children, often lays his hand lightly upon those who have used him well; making them old men and women inexorably enough, but leaving their hearts and spirits young and in full vigour.

upon the trees. Though the earth was cold and wet, the sky was clear, and the sun rose bright, placid, and beautiful. "Eighteen years!

She had given him her hand in an indifferent way that seemed habitual to her and spoke in a correspondingly indifferent manner, though in a very pleasant voice. She was as graceful as she was beautiful, perfectly self-possessed, and had the air, I thought, of being able to attract and interest any one if she had thought it worth her while. The keeper had brought her a chair on which she sat in the middle of the porch between us.

Christmas-time, when it has come round—apart from the veneration due to its sacred name and origin, if anything belonging to it can be apart from that—as a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time; the only time I know of, in the long calendar of the year, when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely, and to think of people below them as if they really were fellow-passengers to the grave.

She is the prettiest and most engaging little fairy in the world.

but once a month, or even once a year, of him, or any one who ever wronged you, you would forgive him in your heart, I know!

No era Esteban hombre galante, hermoso, ni llamativo en sentido alguno; sin embargo, en la manera como aceptó el obsequio y en el modo que tuvo de darlas gracias sin excederse en palabras, había una elegancia que ni en un siglo de aleccionamiento hubiera podido lord Chesterfield enseñar a su propio hijo.

God's blessing is often dependent on our obedience.

Life Lessons 12:32 — "I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to Myself." Jesus says that He draws all peoples to Himself. We are to represent Him as well as we can and allow Him to live through us, but we can never convert anyone. It is Christ's responsibility to cause faith to take root in human hearts, not ours.

God calls us to have a forgiving spirit. Knowing that God remains in control of all that happens to us releases us to forgive others.

Friend, don't be discouraged if you've made poor decisions throughout your life. You don't have to figure out how to make up for your failings, and you don't have to be afraid that your life is over. The truth is, you can start over fresh because of the Father's loving grace and mercy, which are new every morning (Lam. 3:22

This is an important concept as we look into the idea of forgiveness because we see in it God's desire to have fellowship with sinful, disobedient men and women.

repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons

But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us" (Rom. 5:8).

Psalm 34:18 is clear, "The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." So when you feel at your most unworthy or defeated is when the Father is closest, tenderly bidding you to return to Him.

You'll realize that whatever comes your way first passes through the loving hands of your Savior.

All adversity, every problem you face, is a gift of love given to you from the hand of God.

Cuando meditamos en la grandeza de Dios y sus nombres: Jehová, Yahveh, Elohim, Eterno, Infinito en poder, Absoluto en fidelidad, nuestras gigantescas montañas de problemas y dolores del alma se vuelven pequeños. A la luz de la presencia y la grandeza de Dios nada es imposible en nuestra vida. Nuestras cargas se disipan en su misma presencia.

Therefore, believe, pray, and know that if adversity touches your life, God is at work, and He will bring you through this season of difficulty victoriously!

live above your circumstances and enjoy great confidence because Jesus gives you everything you need to live the abundant life. He assures you of victory. All is definitely well.

You may think that in your disobedience, you have gone too far. Nothing is beyond His reach—no sin is too great for Him to handle.

Allow this truth to set you free: you don't have to be perfect to experience the Father's love and provision. Do you constantly worry about how your next mistake might make God react toward you? Friend, this is an exhausting way to live. While it's essential you honor Him through obedience, He doesn't love you any less when you mess up.

When you feel the lure of sin, conquer it by seeking the Savior. It won't be easy, and sometimes deliverance will take time. But always seek to honor Him and He will certainly teach you how to overcome.