Paul had a physical "thorn in his flesh." He prayed on three different occasions for God to take this away from Him. But God didn't do it. Yet, God's answer to Paul is something every Christian needs to hear. We need to remember this. God's Grace is all-encompassing. Whether it is the physical pain Paul endured or an emotional scar that represents a painful past mistake in our lives, God's Grace and His Love is sufficient in our lives. God's grace is all we truly need!

It is by Grace we are saved through faith. Our faith unlocks this Grace in our lives. It is not because of any good works on our part. Otherwise, we could brag about how great we are. No, it is ALL about God, His Love, and how great He is! By His grace, alone, we are saved!

Jesus is more concerned with us showing mercy and love to others than trying to be good little boys and girls.

When Jesus called Matthew, a tax collector, to become a disciple, the Pharisees could not handle it. They rebuked Jesus for hanging out with sinners. But Jesus has a different view. Jesus is the benefactor of Grace. And through this story, Jesus reminds us of something key… It is the sick who need a doctor.

Sometimes our faith can become stale. Our past mistakes can beat us down. David understood that better than anyone. In Psalm 51, he prays, "Lord, restore to me the joy of your salvation." We all need to pray this from time to time. I know I do.

If there is a perfect verse for 2020, it's Proverbs 10:12! "Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs." Proverbs 10:12

The Bible makes us an amazing promise: If we acknowledge that Jesus is God, God will live with us and spend time with us.

God will strengthen your heart. He will provide the energy, power, and rest you need to live a blameless life.

When it feels like the waves of life are washing out the sand beneath our feet, we can take comfort in the Lord. He is our Rock, and we can build our foundation on Him.

What does the Christian life look like? How are we supposed to live out our faith? Ephesians 5:2 gives us a simple guideline: Walk in the way of Love. This is the example that Jesus set for us. What a beautiful way to live!