Tag: #Grace

Perfected By Grace

Sacred Journey Devotionals: A Journey To Wholeness3 Comments

Greetings Family,

I heard a song by Smokie Norful a couple of weeks ago. The song went straight to my pain. When I tell you that I was having a bad that day, it would be an understatement. I was questioning so many things. I needed reassurance, from God, that I was going in the right direction.

I was driving home from work, the song “I Still Have You” came on. In that moment, God was telling me that he knows my heart and my desire is to please Him. Some days, it feels like so many things are taking my time, and I’m running from one task to another.

I remember, when I was younger, I would spend hours reading the Word, singing and worshipping God. I would dance before Him and then I would feel the Holy Spirit’s presence enter the room. I would instantly fall to the ground and bow or lay prostrate.

Sometimes, I miss my life when it was just me and God. However, I know that my time with God has been preparing me for my life now.

Scriptures of Grace…

Ephesians 2:8-9

New King James Version

8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast.

I pray that this song, by Pastor Smokie Norful, blesses you as much or more than it blessed me.

Song of Hope...

I love you all with the amazing and everlasting love of our Lord, Savior, and Way Shower, Jesus Christ. Amen and Amen.

Your sister,

Rev. Marcia Davis

Covington, GA

Amazing Grace…

Sacred Journey Devotionals: A Journey To Wholeness2 Comments

Good morning, Precious Family:

Do you ever wonder how many times Grace and Mercy had to be dispatched on your behalf? I’m scared to even ask about the number of times. The greatest blessing is that the Word of God says that our mistakes and trespasses were thrown into the sea of forgetfulness.

I still get mad about things that happened to me 100 years ago…. but not God. If we confess with our mouths and are truly remorseful in our hearts, then our repentance is real. God is faithful to cleanse our sins. Let’s read the scripture passages below:

Scriptures of Thankfulness and Praise

1 John 1:9

English Standard Version

9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Micah 7:19

English Standard Version

19 He will again have compassion on us;
    he will tread our iniquities underfoot.
You will cast all our[a] sins
    into the depths of the sea.

Psalm 103:1-5

English Standard Version

Bless the Lord, O My Soul
Of David.

103 Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and all that is within me,
bless his holy name!
2 Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits,
3 who forgives all your iniquity,
who heals all your diseases,
4 who redeems your life from the pit,
who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
5 who satisfies you with good
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

Song of Worship and Thanksgiving

AMAZING

I know that we all have different starting points and ending points in our journey. The main thing I want us ALL to remember is that we are never walking alone, Amen.

Share God’s love, grace, and mercy today. Is there anyone you need to forgive? Confess to God your heart and ask him to heal your broken places. Then, forgive the person or persons that is in your heart. If they are no longer living, say that you forgive them outloud. Then, live your life in peace, gratitude, and gratefulness to the Lord.

I love you with the amazing and never-ending love of the Lord. Go in peace and serve him as you serve others.

Rev. Marcia Davis