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Let me ask you a question: When does God give us "grace"? Oh, I know, every act of God is full of grace. But specifically . . .
Let us therefore draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and may find grace to help in time of need.
Hebrews 4:16
Answer: "in time of need." In trials, tribulation, distress, wilderness experiences, illness, suffering . . . whatever defines your unique "time of need."
Now, ponder this:
Be careful that none of you fails to respond to the grace of God, for if he does there can spring up in him a bitter spirit which can poison the lives of many others.
Hebrews 12:15 (phillips)
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Lord, I'm hurting. I am in a time of need. I want people to encourage me, to understand, to hurt with me. But I certainly don't want to use this time of pain to play on the emotions of others, seeking to get my needs met by clinging to the burden instead of responding to Your grace. I agree. There is extreme danger in becoming bitter when people do not meet my expectations, or becoming bitter when the pain doesn't seem to subside. Help me to be discerning, Lord. The desire of my heart is to walk in the provision that You have given me . . .
Your amazing, immeasurable grace.
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About this Plan

Has your faith become more of a burden than a source of joy and rest? The Christian life is not difficult to live. It's impossible to live! God never intended for you to live it. Jesus Christ is the only one who who has ever successfully lived the Christian life, and His plan is to live it through you. We expend so much energy spinning our wheels, trying to live for God instead of allowing the Holy Spirit to live through us. In this deeply personal, encouraging devotional plan, Anabel Gillham comes alongside you to teach you how to allow Christ to express His overcoming life through you on a moment-by-moment basis. It will remind you of who you are in Christ. It will open the floodgates of God's grace, guiding you to experience true rest and freedom in the midst of the storms of life.
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