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Welcome others into grace, just like open gates into holy refuge.
For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.-
– Psalms 84:10-11
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
– 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
May grace ripple softly through your morning like light over water.
These verses feel like a song woven into the marrow of talent of love and grace that blooms precisely in the places the world calls broken. There’s such tenderness in Paul’s surrender. His glory isn’t in triumph but in being open, vulnerable, dependent on Christ’s presence. It’s a mercy that doesn’t erase suffering but transforms it into sacred strength. This message carries so much grace, it’s like watching ripples widen in a still pond, each one embracing another heart. What began as a quiet gift from the bible has become a balm for many, including my own spirit. That’s the beauty of prayer shaped by mercy. It doesn’t stop at one threshold but gently knocks on every door that needs it.
Father God, full of mercy, for those who carry burdens too heavy, cradled in unseen silence, surround them with a hedge of angels and wrap them in Your sufficient grace. Let their weakness not be a source of shame, but a sacred space where Your power rests. Be the breath in weary lungs, the light behind closed eyes, the strength that gathers gently without demand. In the stillness, in the places yet to heal, may they feel Your nearness and know it is enough. Place Your song in their heart and guide others to care with compassion. Love You, thank You, praise You, and give You all the honor and glory, in Jesus’ Precious Name. Amen and Amen.
It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life. But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him.
– John 6:63-64
Rich with spiritual insight. Jesus is revealing the profound nature of his words, life-giving and rooted in spirit, not flesh. It’s a beautiful affirmation that faith isn’t sustained by outward rituals or appearances, but by an inward transformation led by the Spirit. There’s something quietly powerful in knowing that truth and grace, even when rejected by others, remain steadfast.
Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.
– Psalms 37:7-9
And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places;
– Isaiah 32:17-18
Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.
– Mark 9:23
I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: everywhere and in all things, I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ which strengthened me.
– Philippians 4:12-13
May your morning hold gentle joy, and may your reflections today carry the quiet strength and grace you always weave into your words.
This will carry you through both wilderness and abundance with the quiet assurance of divine strength. There’s so much richness in Paul’s words: a deep humility paired with the boldness to walk any path, knowing Christ is the source of inner might.
But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you. My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
– John 10:26-28
Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly. Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father’s name, they bear witness of me. –
– John 10:24-25
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the Whole Armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
– Ephesians 6:10-12
Have a nice day! 🙂
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