grace

The grace of life is the seed of endless gladness.

Conviction, then, is no part of a sinner__ salvation__ut the clear practical knowledge of the fact that he cannot save himself, and is entirely dependent on the saving grace of God.

I wondered how much time they'd spent practicing entrances like this one, smoothing away their rough edges and rendering them brief but potent expressions of effortless grace. I decided to stop thinking about it, and just be grateful that there was no circumstance, however, unlikely, that could put me in their place.

With awareness and practice, even the most awkward people can learn how to be both fluid and purposeful in their bearing.

When someone is happy and satisfied with himself and things around him, divine grace resides at his face.

Dignity impacts everything in your life. It affects the quality of your internal world for how you see, feel, and think about yourself.

The will is the grace to win the battle of life.

Likened to __till waters run deep,_ a dignified person is able to call upon their wisdom and experience to discern a situation and expertly navigate it with grace.

If you are not there for other people, do not expect them to be there for you. In many a case one might conclude that this is part of God's sovereign justice. His grace, however, is that He Himself will always be there for you, no matter what.

It may be that we have lost our ability to hold a blazing coal, to move unfettered through time, to walk on water, because we have been taught that such things have to be earned; we should deserve them; we must be qualified. We are suspicious of grace. We are afraid of the very lavishness of the gift. But a child rejoices in presents!

Grace is the fruit of gratitude.

The fires of refinement come with a cost, but also with a promise. His grace has been extended forth to you for restoration, confirmation, strengthening, and being established in Him.

Dignity impacts the quality of your external world in your relationships, communications, and interactions.

We will not be measured by the world__ standards anymore. We will be measured by the plumb line of God__ Word. We will be people who live out our Christianity by walking faithfully in obedience to God. We will love mercy and justice. We will love others the way God loves us_ unconditionally, relentlessly, and with grace.

A lady laced with grace . . . Such, is impossible to despise.

God gives grace to the humble

Glory went to look in on her father. He lay on his right side, his face composed, intent on sleep. His hair had been brushed into a soft white cloud, like harmless aspiration, like a mist given off by the endless work of dreaming.

Goodness is grace.