My Last Nerve Grace

I don't know about you, but there are times where people are talking to me when I'm driving that gets to me. Sure, a comment or question or two is fine, but long drawn out conversations while I'm driving in traffic, especially heavy traffic can get on my nerves.

 Additionally, when people are asking me to look at billboards, models of cars, birds or other things when I'm just trying to stay focused on the road, rubs my nerves raw, as well. I guess I have to admit, I take driving very seriously and try to focus on intently on the road and the actions of other drivers that may or may not come into my lane. 

 Maybe, that's because I have been in an accident before which wasn't my fault, but in a split second the lives of all involved were changed. Regardless, I don't want to be rude to the person sitting in the car with me by blurting out something like, "Can't you see I'm driving!!!!" So, praying for Christ's grace when I'm on my last nerve has helped me very recently in a situation like this. I need to remember to pray for My Last Nerve Grace in future situations like this.

Less Than Good News Grace

I have Osteoporosis and have to go for checkups twice a year. I've been taking a medication to strengthen my weak bones, but it's only had minimal improvements. This time when I had my bone density test, it showed that my bones were even weaker than last year, which is scary.

 Fortunately for me, Christ lifted me up when I was on the verge of becoming overwhelmed by the news. He gave me Less Than Good News Grace and I know that He will be there to support me and guide me along the way. I don't have to give into fear, because I have my Lord and Savior to lean on throughout this. I'm so very blessed!

Zip My Lip Grace

I was with someone who must have been in a bad mood. This person kept saying sarcastic things and some didn't really make sense to the situation. Fortunately, God let me know that it didn't do any good at that point to clarify the error of this person's ways or mouth. 

 Usually it's not easy to sit there and not say something, but Christ gave me Zip My Lip Grace, so I didn't say counterproductive things. I am so very blessed. Also, He showed me that I don't have to respond every time someone else is trying to pull my strings.

Full of Myself Grace

As I type some of these posts to schedule for another time, I am becoming very aware that I need to pray for Full of Myself Grace. I have been so focused on my needs and frustrations, I'm not sure that it leaves room to deal with anyone else's. It doesn't allow me to be the Christian,  partner, relative and friend that Christ wants me to be.

 Although I didn't realize it, I've gotten too caught up in my own little world, with my particular goals which means I'm trying to be in control of things instead of Christ. I need Him to be in control, not me! 

 Fortunately for me, Christ has a very forgiving nature and will give me grace when I ask Him. I just don't want to wait so long, next time. That's one of the many reasons that these brief prayers are so beneficial!
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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?