3 Startling Graces of God

638. Oh, wow. Probably the most startling thing that has ever happened to me is divorce.  It wasn’t immediately that I realized it was a grace. That took some time. But one day I realized that “what Satan intended for evil, God used for good.” – Which I know this happens – because the Bible tells me it does. But when it happened to me – I was startled by it.  And since that moment, I have KNOWN that God can take a.n.y.t.h.i.n.g. anything at all and make it good. Make it a “startling grace of God!”

639. My salvation. I’m not sure I thought of it as startling at the time. – I was fairly young. But as an adult, I have realized that my salvation is the greatest most startling thing God has ever given me! My hope lies in Him and I can’t wait to live with Him in heaven.

640. That God loves me in spite of my sins. He knows my heart. I am so very thankful that He is a forgiving God.

3 Startling Graces of God

Grace - receiving something you don't deserve.
Startling - surprising, astonishing.

40. I've been most surprised and undeserving of my husband. God has given me a gift I never ever imagined.

41. I'm so very thankful for the years I was granted in serving in churches. I loved being a part of Ministry. Every experience was a surprise and a blessing.

42. Our small group. So very excited for this grace as we grow spiritually and in friendships. I'm not sure what I "expected" but I am so surprised by the rapport in this group.