October 19

Unforced Rhythms of Grace


We were misled … But then God our Savior showed us his kindness and love. He saved us not because of the good things we did, but because of his mercy.

Titus 3:3-5 (NLT)


… that we should become heirs …

Titus 3:7 (NKJV)


Are you tired? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.

Matthew 11:28-30 (The Message)


Grace, mercy, love: these three are the things that free a person’s soul. When we realize these qualities in God, His light appears through the cracks of our opening hearts and the warming revelation hits each of us: God has a better plan for me than I have for me.

It is a freeing realization: God loves me more than I will ever love me; God frees me more than I could ever free myself; and God gives me more than I could ever get on my own.

God can do so much more … if only I let Him!


Lord God, thank You for these three gifts: grace, mercy and love. Bring these qualities to my life too. Teach me the unforced rhythms of Your grace. Amen.