Ephesians 2: 4-5 NIV – But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.

It is now Saturday and I have every day of the week for our blog mapped out and written except for today’s post. As I am sitting on my back porch writing to you, I can see my reflection on my computer screen. I have been staring at myself asking God what I should write for today. Earlier in the week I wrote down in my journal “No Take Backs Thursday.” Why did I write that? Looking at my reflection, I see a 42-year-old daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend, who hasn’t always said or done the nicest things. Just like you can’t put back the toothpaste in a tube once it has been squeezed out, there are no take-backs in life. We have one opportunity to walk this earth. I am thankful for God’s grace every day. I am thankful for my family and friends’ forgiveness for all the times I have fallen short. I am thankful that when others don’t see, know, or understand the full picture, my God knows, sees, and still loves me.

Have you heard the saying, “By the grace of God go I?” Take a look at 1 Corinthians 15:10 New King James Version. This Christian walk we are on is the road less traveled. Only through God’s grace, love, and mercy can each of us walk this road. We are not alone, friends. The reflection you see today is your sister in Christ Jesus. In the song, “The Father’s House” by Cory Asbury he says, “Failure doesn’t define me, cause that’s what my father does.” Let’s use yesterday’s failures as good data for today.

Let’s pray. Dear God, With Your grace may I walk and talk through this Christian life. May others see You through me. Although it is the road less traveled, it is well worth Your eternal glory. Thank You for blessing me with another day to share Your word and truth. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.