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But for the Grace of God (Ephesians 2:8-9)

Scripture of the Day: Ephesians 2:8-9

 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.

 Earlier in the week I met with my pastor for a little counseling session, if you will. Since my hospitals stays I have not been sleeping and I knew that the main reason had something to do with the fact that there was something I needed to "let go and let God." I just didn't know what I needed to let go of. I figured it out :)

 There were moments in January where I was completely held up in faith by my family/friends/church. In those times I didn't feel God with me and somehow, I felt guilty about that! As if I was failing a test I didn't know I was taking...

 My pastor reminded me that God doesn't expect us to be perfect...he expects us to be human. It is by grace we have been saved and grace is all we need. During that conversation I felt like God was letting me know that no matter what I felt or didn't feel - He loves me. He is proud of me. He calls me his daughter. And perhaps most importantly, He let me know it is okay to be held up by other people. The same goes for you, my friend! We can't do it all and God doesn't expect us to.

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