Introduction
Grace
is a word used so often in our society and our faith that the word may seem
drained of meaning. We hear of God’s unconditional grace for us and yet we
continue to pass judgment on others and ourselves, constantly frustrated by the
shortcomings of others and by our own failings. Because of this, we must take
this time to make grace an intentional practice, so that we may live the truth
of Jesus’ forgiveness for humanity every day.
We
begin our search for grace in acceptance. We can learn to appreciate our minds
and bodies as God has created us. We can strive to see imperfection as an
essential characteristic of humanity. Through embracing God’s gift of salvation
through grace alone, we are freed to give up the pursuit of earning God’s love.
This means forgiving ourselves for past mistakes. This means loving others
despite their flaws.
As
we look forward to Easter and the Resurrection, we choose to make grace real
again by practicing acceptance and forgiveness in our own lives.
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