December • Day 27
Grace Gets the Last Word
Day 361 of 365 • FAITH
“Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.”
— Proverbs 19:21 (ESV)
Proverb Truth
If I could summarize my life in one word, I think that word would be grace. Not success. Not achievement. Not even wisdom. Grace.
Because when I look back over the years, I see plenty of things I would do differently. Mistakes I wish I could revisit. Words I wish I could take back. Opportunities I missed. Seasons when I worried too much. Seasons when I trusted too little.
And yet somehow, through all of it, God’s grace kept meeting me. His mercy carried me when I stumbled. His patience endured when I wandered. And His love remained when I doubted.
Because His faithfulness was greater than my failures. His wisdom was greater than my plans. And His grace was greater than my regrets.
Because in the end, grace gets the last word.
Jesus in Action
Paul wrote: “By the grace of God I am what I am.” Perhaps that is true for all of us.
Forged Wisdom
Seneca wrote: “He who has learned to trust has learned not to fear.” And perhaps trust is simply another name for resting in grace.
The No Limits Challenge
Stop replaying old failures. Receive God’s grace.
Prayer
Father, thank You that Your grace has always been greater than my failures and stronger than my fears. Teach me to rest in Your mercy and rejoice in Your faithfulness. Amen.