The phrase "give yourself grace" has been on my mind a lot as I navigate the postpartum period following my second daughter's birth. We often use this phrase to reassure someone going through a difficult time that they deserve mercy because they are doing the best that they can given the circumstances.

I am all for extending mercy—this is the essence of Christ's mission.

But true GRACE—Christ's grace—goes even deeper. It's not just about forgiveness. It's also about empowerment.

Am I actually doing the best that I can...or just the best that I know how?

What if I turned to the One that knows better? Who can help me find a way to show up how I want to even under difficult circumstances?

And is it possible to show up the way that I want to if I draw upon REAL grace—Christ's enabling and strengthening power?

Join me in this episode as I answer these questions and outline what it actually means to give yourself grace. Featuring lots of sweet newborn noises from baby Scottie :)

Scripture References:

John 8:1–11