Grace Upon Grace
/“For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.” (John 1:16, ESV)
Grace upon grace
Not just enough
But more than enough
And endless supply
That extends beyond this space and time
This morning, this verse deeply resonated with me as I find myself (still) in the midst of this season of letting go.
I’ve experienced so much of God’s grace in this sacred space.
And this is what He spoke to my heart, and I will pass on to yours, because maybe you need to hear it, too…
Give up (trying to control it all) but don’t give up (trusting He’s in control of it all).
It is possible to give them up to Him without giving up on them or on Him.
“There’s no way to be a perfect parent, but a million ways to be a good one.” — Jill Churchill
Look for just one of those million today, and do that one well.
Have a good cry (sometimes you can’t stop the tears from flowing), but then wipe the tears and carry on, because a mother’s work is never done (and with God’s help you and your kids won’t stop growing).
Empty nest does not mean emptiness.
Life can be lived to the fullest at every age and life stage when our cup is filled by Christ alone.
Yes, the fullest and best days are ahead, because we’re doing what we’re supposed to do, and our children are doing it, too.
They are not ours. They are lent to us to give to Him over and over again. It’s in that kind of giving up we receive the strength we need to truly let go.
Embrace the grace in the sacred space
Over and over again
Yesterday, today, and tomorrow
Because each new day
Holds new mercies
More grace
Grace upon grace
“For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.” (John 1:16, ESV)