GRANT US GRACE

Grace is a divine gift. We don’t earn it. Rather, it’s offered freely and, when accepted, transforms us from sinner to saved.

Grace is the unmerited favor of God bestowed upon a sinful world. It’s freely offered and freely accepted. There are no conditions or requirements attached, other than believing that Jesus Christ died to take the punishment for our sins and rose again to open the gates of Heaven for all to enter.

In Romans 11:6, Paul tells us that grace is not by works; if it were, then grace would not be grace. God’s grace is sufficient on its own. Our work is not needed.

In fact, Paul tells us to place our full trust in God rather than in ourselves or the futility of our own works.

Grace is salvation manifested in Christ — God’s riches at Christ’s expense.

“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,” Ephesians 2:8.

Paul begins his address to the Gentiles in Ephesus by reminding them of their former state of spiritual death and separation from God due to sin. Paul’s words are a reminder for us as well. For we are all sinners who have fallen short of the glory of God.

Paul doesn’t leave us in that darkness, though. Instead, he assures us that through Christ’s sacrifice, God has made a way for us in the wilderness—a way to reconcile ourselves to Him.

But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. — Romans 3: 21-24.

Grace is power, not just pardon.

Paul’s message is the foundation of Christianity.

And the foundation is this: It’s by God’s grace alone that we are saved.

When God grants us grace, He’s not simply forgiving us; He’s enabling us not to continue in sin.

Grace strengthens our efforts to obey God and to live our lives according to His Word.

May we choose this day to honor Christ’s sacrifice for us by humbling ourselves before the cross and choosing to live lives worthy of His grace. Amen.

Grant us Grace

GRACE in times of trouble,

and in times of JOY.

May we seek Your WISDOM,

and Your COMFORT, Lord.

GRACE in times of sorrow.

In the shadow of our grief.

May we place our HOPE in You,

and in Your PERFECT PEACE. 

GRACE when we are doubting,

for FAITH that concurs fear.

Remind us of Your PRESENCE, Lord,

that You are always near.

GRACE when we have failed You,

and FORGIVENESS of our sins.

May the fortress of Your MERCY,

be the strength we shelter in.

GRACE in every moment,

in You, may we find rest.

And may we GLORIFY Your NAME,

with the gift of every breath.

AMEN. 

JN Fenwick (© 2026)

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JN Fenwick (©2026) | mothjournal14 | All rights reserved. | I DO NOT WALK THIS RECOVERY JOURNEY ALONE.

I’m JN Fenwick.

Wife, mom, but more importantly, a recovering alcoholic with a grateful heart. For years, I struggled, not just with alcohol, but with an eating disorder and the burdens of guilt and shame. On March 22, 2018, I surrendered my life to Christ. I was 51. God did not forsake me. He welcomed me, as undeserving as I am. He did not see my brokenness. Instead, He saw my potential. My Recovery Journey is one of Faith. From the ashes of my failures, God built a fire in me. A fire that guides each step I take. My journey is yours. My healing can be yours, too. God is a mighty warrior. You can take comfort in the promise that the Lord will fight for you and grant you peace.