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Grace

1 Corinthians 1:3
“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Grace. I have come across this word countless times during my field time. It is the basis of my devotional book and nearly every time I open my Bible, there is a reference to His grace somewhere between the lines. Coincidence? Absolutely not. I believe grace is my theme for this season of my life and although I am still learning what this word truly means in the eyes of Jesus, I can still admire the life He has given me through His grace everyday. Grace is more than what we extend to others when they have wronged us, grace is what we run to Jesus to receive when we have wronged Him. It is more than just an acceptance to apology, it is a slate wiped clean, moment by moment. Through His grace, I am set free from a life of condemnation, guilt, and shame. I am set free from the regrets of my past because my sin is covered by His divine grace, love, and understanding. This by no means insures me to continue in sin, but allows me the freedom to understand that sin should leave me knelt at the foot of Christ rather than overtaken by the burden of the grave. Grace is what the entirety of our relationship with Christ revolves around for if it was not for the grace of God, we would all be damned to the place in which we all deserve. Not only am I called to receive the grace He so freely offers to His fallen people, I am also called to pour out the grace I receive unto others. Being in Uganda has allowed me to extend what the Lord has so graciously given to me to the children whom I assist in teaching during the week and for as much as it is worth, my teammates as well. 

Application
This week, I will set a reminder on my phone to pray for each of my teammates during the day.

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