Seeking Grace: A Journey of Faith and Humility
I wrestled with challenges this morning , asking God, “What am I not seeing?” Pride often drives us to fix things ourselves, but the Holy Spirit whispered, “Grace.” I don’t fully grasp grace, yet it’s key to seeing life differently. Jesus said, “I came for the sick, the blind” (Luke 5:31-32). Admitting I don’t see is where God meets us—He doesn’t want know-it-alls, but seekers. Grace isn’t automatic; it requires effort. Scripture urges us to “seek the Lord” (Psalm 105:4). We cannot claim to desire God without pursuing Him—words without action lack faith. Romans 12:2 instructs us to renew our minds daily, presenting a challenge to recognize God amid complaints or self-centered desires. Grace shifts our perspective from what we want to what God wills. The Bible reveals grace through examples like strength in weakness. In 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Paul writes, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Admitting “I’m weak” invites God’s strength—denying it ...