Quite A few years ago I heard Don Wharton sing a song. I’m not sure who wrote it, but I want to share some of the Lyrics of Song with you now.

Except For The Grace of God

I grew up in the 70’s, looking back I can clearly see
No force was protecting me except for the grace of God
sailing blind through the tempest rage  I saw some friends completely swept away
And I’d have perished the very same way, except for the grace of God.

 There was always a hand gently leading Always a voice softly pleading
Always a reason I was needing  Someone else to guide my way
He saw the path from which I strayed   He knew the price that must be paid
He knew I’d never have it made except for the grace of God.

(Some time has passed, now) I’m middle aged, the world’s a jungle inside a maze
And every facet of life has changed except for the grace of God.
Just when I think there’s no hope at all And it looks like my whole world’s gonna fall
I’ve got nowhere to turn at all Except for the grace of God.

God’s grace is our only hope. His undeserved love and kindness in Christ is what saved us. It is what sustains us. God’s grace tells us He forgets our sins and makes us new. Believers live and operate under the grace of God. It enables us to live with confidence and joy.  The price for sin has indeed been paid, but not by us. Jesus did it in our place. And God’s grace gives us the benefit of what Jesus did.

Remember God’s grace as you go through today. And smile. When others ask why you are smiling, tell them about God’s amazing grace, too.