The concept of grace is widely misunderstood and causes a
lot of confusion. I am no expert in it as I too, especially because I
am a big believer in progressive learning, am finding out a new aspect of it on
a daily. Seeking God in prayer and studying of his love letters (the Bible) to
us gives us a clearer view of his heart. These are two things that have had the
most influence in my faith walk. I use various methods to get to know God.
These include reading books, boy do I love reading. I take my time with each
book; all the books I read have all sorts of pencil and highlighter markings
and notes. When I feel like I have caught a revelation, I write “end here”
close the book, meditate on that word, look for scriptures that correspond with
that particular lesson or discovery and run with it. I also love talking. Those
who know me very well know I am a big mouth, see this has helped me have
meaningful and insightful conversations with people. I’m always so excited to
learn a different side of a certain concept and it really gives me a run for my
money every time my stand or what I espoused as truth, is challenged and
provoked to flee.
I watch a lot of TV as I have stated before. I have a daily
routine that includes 3 of my favorite pastors that I just reserve to soak up
all God chooses to say to me through them. I think one of the common traits
among Christians is also reading one scripture with a few Bible versions.
Fortunately, I own three NIV Bibles, one from my former pastor, Pastor Conrad
from Elim, one from my friend Khomotjo and one from a man who used to play the
role of my father. These have restricted my “vocabulary” so I have been
petitioning for an Amplified or King James. Since my birthday is just around
the curve of my calendar, I smell one of these. *hint hint nudge nudge wink
wink* Nonetheless, using these has come in handy because they too come with a
beautiful variation of God’s word. I have found it somewhat easier to
understand certain explanations using them. GRACE in particular, I enjoy
learning about from the NIV.
Earlier I was reading this and I was blushing all the
way to pulling my laptop out and typing this post. couldn't wait to share it with you. See, I fell upon something
good. I fell upon what I strongly believe is Grace alive. Like I mentioned
earlier on, it is something that I believe needs progressive and continuous
revisiting because if misunderstood, causes toxic confusion.
Here goes: J
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