A Reminder of Grace

I stepped on something sharp going down the stairs as I was helping Baby Girl maneuver the steps.  It hurt, and I looked down at the offending object so that I could target the person with a few choice words once I found him.  It was my husband's measuring tape. 

As quickly as my anger rose, it deflated.  The tape was there because of grace. 

I glanced up, remembering.

Grace

free unmerited love and favor

good will

blessing

mercy

pardon

reconciliation to God

Christ's righteousness applied to me
Webster's 1828 Dictionary

Grace.  I wanted this hanging in my home to remind me.  Remind me of what I've received.  Remind me of what I need to give.  And need to give more.  And more.

With grace, my husband picked up his tired body and measured and leveled and drilled.

I remember grace, pick up the measuring tape and tuck it away.

With grace, my husband secured a reminder on the wall for me. 

I remember grace and secure my tongue in my mouth.

"What once was hurt

What once was friction

What left a mark

No longer stings

Because Grace makes beauty

Out of ugly things."

U2 Song

A wounded foot becomes a reminder of beautiful grace.

A pierced side proves it.

With grace, God leads.

For grace, we follow.  

A Reminder of Grace