I spent the early morning setting out Valentines and special treats. My heart beat fluttered with anticipation to share in our children’s excitement of opening love letters from Mom and Dad and discovering sweet treats!
What makes this day different than any other day?
(Our children receive hugs & kisses, notes of praise and sweet treats often.)
Unmerited favor-love without any strings attached-makes it different. Words to make the heart sing and sweets to make the mouth water-without condition. “Mmmm....,” the whole body responds.
Unmerited favor which is GRACE.
In this moment when we all feel equal and included. Each one a part of the whole with value and purpose. See, in our sin we naturally favor those who please us most. As a mother, I am so tuned into the training of our children that I often lose myself to admonishing guidance and forget to let the liberating love flow. These “Valentine moments” build confidence and security into our children. They are reassured of their place in the family and in our hearts.
The brightness of their eyes and the laughter of their mouths is a joyful reminder of exactly how it feels to be touched by the Grace of God-His unmerited favor liberally poured out to us through the death and resurrection of Christ.
This Grace includes,
gives purpose,
and builds confidence.
This Grace never has strings attached!
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