considerable grace

My husband always reviews my speaker notes whenever I am invited to speak at conferences or retreats. I love his counsel and oversight–and he inevitably improves even my best efforts.

Having looked at my notes and listened to my teachings for years now, Fred almost always makes the same two comments:

1. “I know someone who would benefit from this teaching, Tara ... you!” and
2. “It’s funny, but whatever topic you are invited to speak on, you always teach the same thing ... grace grace grace.”

It’s true. I’m a grace junkie! Maybe it’s because I struggle so much with the law and trying to measure up. Maybe it’s because I was so critical, judgmental, and mean for so many years. Probably it’s a combination of a lot of things – my hopes, fears, successes, failures – all wrapped up in a blanket of genuine, eternal acceptance, delight, and love.

Because of me? No way! Because of Christ. His perfect life. His death and resurrection. His gift of repentance and faith to me. His saving and redeeming love. His grace.

That’s why, as of today, I am renaming my blog “Considerable Grace.” (Fred came up with the name – what a guy! Such a keeper.)

I pray that through even my feeble efforts on this blog, we will all consider (think about, mull over, reflect on, contemplate, ponder ... believe) the Lord’s considerable (significant, extensive, expansive, generous, ample ... sufficient) grace.

The love that covers over a multitude of sins is pure grace.

Thank You, Lord, for Your considerable grace.