Friendless Days Grace

There are times when I feel so overwhelmed. I want to talk to somebody, but I don't really want to burden any of my friends. When I lay down on my bed to contemplate this, the thing that always comes to mind is, I don't need others to talk to. I just need Christ! He's the one I should talk to and ask for Friendless Days Grace, and instead of looking elsewhere for answers to my concerns, all I need to do is ask Christ. 

It always seems to amaze me, because I should know that, but it seems that this realization pops in my head after feeling so alone, but I never am. Christ is right there waiting for me. He waits for me to share my concerns, fears, etc. He is there to guide me in the direction He wants me to go, since He and He alone knows which is the best way to handle things!

Hectic Day Grace

Have you ever had those hectic days where you already have too much on your plate, but things just keep being piled up on your plate and you're overwhelmed? Well, I know I have! To top that off, it seems you get unexpected phone calls when you're already running short on time to get these things accomplished!

Instead of my getting so frustrated that I let it out on everyone else, I need to be prayerful to Christ for Hectic Day Grace, so that I handle these situations in the manner that Christ would want. To top it off, it sets the foundation for the tone of those around you. They pick up on  your tensions, so your calm appropriate response to hectic days, sets a positive tone for everyone around.

Tiff Grace

Have you ever had a tiff with a loved one or relative? Sometimes, it feels good to stand your ground and wallow in your self-righteous anger, but is that what Christ wants of any of us?

When I get off of my high-horse, I need to ask Christ for Tiff Grace, so my actions and the things that I say are more befitting the Christian that Christ wants me to be.

Controlling Grace

Have you ever been around someone who feels compelled to try to control your actions? I don't know about you, but my first instinct is to not give into their desire to control. The thing is, that's my human response to this and don't know if that's what Christ wants of me.

I was thinking that people who try to control others, often feel out of control themselves. Maybe, this person needs more understanding and support. I don't know, but Christ does! That's why I need Controlling Grace from Christ, who knows exactly what my response should be when encountering someone with the need to control my actions.

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?