Walking Grace

That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 5:21

It seems that when I walk with my husband, he lags behind and I have to keep stopping to catch up. Sometimes I get frustrated with having to do this several times, especially when we are in a hurry. I think it's because that I know he can walk faster and sometimes he leaves me behind in the dust.

Anyway, this one day it was getting on my nerves and I was afraid I might say something sarcastic, when it popped in to my heart to say, "Walking Grace." Basically, I'm praying and telling Christ that I'm afraid I might say something I could regret and please give me grace about his walking behind. Well, again, Christ gave me a calm feeling, so that it no longer bothered me. It's not that my husband started walking faster when I prayed this, it's just that God's giving me grace in this situation allowed me to be more gracious and tolerant with my husband. I'm not sure I thanked Christ that time, but it is very important to do so!

 

Technology Grace

But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many. Romans 5: 15

Sometimes I get a big head and think I can handle most technology things that cross my plate, but I was very much mistaken today! I was trying to create this blog for readers to see how amazing these Brief Prayers are, while trying to customize it at the same time.

Unfortunately, I spent many hours trying to figure out how to format things exactly the way I wanted, while being frustrated with myself, all the while. I finally decided to use the Brief Prayer and said, "Technology Grace."  Basically, it's my saying to Christ that I'm frustrated with the technology I couldn't figure out, please give me grace with it, so I don't blow a gasket! 

Before I knew it, I was feeling calmer and things started falling into place much easier. Actually, it wasn't that difficult to access the formatting I needed, but I had been too prideful to ask God for help. Once I did, things went smoothly. A big thing I haven't mentioned so far is it's important to thank Christ for giving us this grace!

Noise Grace

And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. Acts 20:32

I was with someone who has been in a lot of pain for some time. They take medications for this pain, but it doesn't seem to always be enough. I know it sounds silly, but the noises, grunts, and groans they made got on my nerves.

Since it worked when I prayed, "Popcorn Grace," at an earlier time, I decided to pray "Noise Grace." Christ knew in that brief prayer that I was asking Him to give me grace with the noise the person made, so that I could be more gracious to them and not respond in an irritated manner. All of a sudden, I felt calmer and the noises that this person made didn't seem to bother me so much. Christ made me a better example of how He works in my life and can do it for you, too!

Popcorn Grace

But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they. Acts 15: 11 

I was with someone who was scooping up some free popcorn. They didn't ask me if I wanted any. The person told me that I should get a bag of popcorn and then took it from my hands. They wanted me to get the popcorn for them to eat later. 

It's such a silly thing, but it really did irritate me. Didn't that person think about whether I wanted some or not? Couldn't they have asked me if I wanted some before they took it from my hands? I found myself getting frustrated at that person. Then, it popped into my mind that that's not what Christ wants of me. He wants me to be gracious to those who irritate me, but I was too frustrated to be gracious at that moment.

What I prayed was, "Popcorn Grace," and immediately Christ calmed me down, so that I didn't respond to the person in a less than positive manner.   Although the "Popcorn Grace" prayer was very brief, I was asking Christ to please give me grace with this popcorn situation, so I would respond in a gracious manner, and He did! It amazed me that He knew and understood my brief prayer and granted me that grace, so I could be more gracious as an example of how He works in my life! I have continued to use these brief prayers which are changing my life and my response to others. If Christ can do this for me, He can most certainly do it for you, as well. Try it...what can it hurt? 
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Example of a Brief Prayer

But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they. Acts 15:11

I was with someone who was scooping up some free popcorn. They didn't ask me if I wanted any. The person told me that I should get a bag of popcorn and then took it from my hands. They wanted me to get the popcorn for them to eat later.

It's such a silly thing, but it really did irritate me. Didn't that person think about whether I wanted some or not? Couldn't they have asked me if I wanted some before they took it from my hands? I found myself getting frustrated at that person. Then, it popped into my mind that that's not what Christ wants of me. He wants me to be gracious to those who irritate me, but I was too frustrated to be gracious at that moment.

What I prayed was, "Popcorn Grace," and immediately Christ calmed me down, so that I didn't respond to the person in a less than positive manner. Although the "Popcorn Grace" prayer was very brief, I was asking Christ to please give me grace with this popcorn situation, so I would respond in a gracious manner, and He did! It amazed me that He knew and understood my brief prayer and granted me that grace, so I could be more gracious as an example of how He works in my life! I have continued to use these brief prayers which are changing my life and my response to others. If Christ can do this for me, He can most certainly do it for you, as well. Try it...what can it hurt?