Forgiveness Grace

After writing about my frustration with a business man, it was on my heart that it was important to forgive him. I thought that I was supposed to call and let him know that I wasn't upset with him, but just frustrated, because of the timing.

 I talked myself out of it and went back to typing. Another two times, I got the feeling that I should call and apologize. I finally did, but it had to be relayed through a receptionist. Later that evening, I got a phone call at my home from this person, long after work hours. 

 God's the one who gave me Forgiveness Grace. He's the one who knew what both our hearts needed. Although I was so reluctant to make the call, but I'm so glad I finally listened and made the call. 

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?