May 5, 2025
Grace isn’t earned—it’s given. We’re not called to judge, but to restore. Before you expose someone, expose yourself. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Let’s be bridges, not stumbling blocks.
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Grace isn’t earned—it’s given. We’re not called to judge, but to restore. Before you expose someone, expose yourself. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Let’s be bridges, not stumbling blocks.
When words fail, love still speaks. A smile, a hug, a kind act—these preach louder than any sermon. Love isn’t just spoken, it’s demonstrated. So love boldly, act kindly, and remember: a smile is the same in every language.
What if we focused on restoration instead of exposure? Jesus didn’t shame the woman caught in adultery. He ignored the accusations and said, “Let the one without sin cast the first stone.” They all walked away. Grace spoke louder than judgment.
No one ever got sick from too much grace. But plenty have been wounded by a lack of it. Have a beautiful weekend. And may your words today bring life.
You’ve never lived this exact moment before. This day. This hour. This season. So give yourself some slack.
Real peace isn’t a feeling—it’s a Person. It’s not found in ease or understanding, but in Jesus. Sometimes peace looks like obedience in the storm, not comfort in the calm. Stop chasing clarity. Start trusting Christ. Peace is already in your boat.
It’s not just prayer or tithing—being faithful in the little things means caring, serving, and showing love in small, unseen ways. Refill the water. Pick up the hanger. Be kind without a reason. God sees it all. The little things matter.
Not every fire needs your gasoline. Most storms pass on their own. Fear rushes us; faith teaches us to pause, breathe, and trust Jesus. Stay grounded. Not every headline needs your reaction. Let God be God — and keep running your race.
Growth doesn’t happen in comfort or hype — it happens in the cold, dark places. God isn’t afraid of your darkness. He dwells there. Let Him into the broken places you hide. He’ll do the work. Let God create something miraculous in you.
Don’t wait until they’re gone to tell them what they mean to you. Love deeply, love weird, love now—because tomorrow isn’t promised. Make the call. Say the words. Be the love they’ll remember.