I read one story about grace. Tammy helps unwed mothers and takes good care of them in a home where they are fed and loved. She met Sara, one of the residents, who has been selling her body to feed her heroin habit, Tammy was forced to choose between offering some sort of practical assistance, and kicking Sara out of the program. Tammy made a deal with Sara that she would personally pay for Sara’s heroin habit, if Sara would refrain from prostituting herself. Tammy reasoned that if she could remove the guilt and shame associated with prostitution, Sara might have a chance of reestablishing her value, thereby gaining the strength to overcome her habit.
While walking this morning, I was so moved. My heart began crying out of love that I felt from Jesus. Their story might be too much compared to my experience but this grace is one of the moving stories on how God can give grace to us. God accepted me even before I came to Him. He loved me despite my sins. When I entered the church, He used me in His ministry despite my stubbornness. Like Sara, I had my withdrawals, I would cry myself to sleep. But God - He gave me home and identity. My transformation wasn't overnight or over the weekend. It took many years of finding His love has always been there every single time. It was grace.
Currently listening to: Only Grace by Matthew West
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