Grace

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My grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them'  -Ether 12:27

As I was going about my day today my thoughts were turned to Grace. I know that for me I have to remind myself about this amazing gift of grace more often than I would like to admitt. Through my doubts, fears and weakness' I have to remind myself of the grace that Jesus made available to me...if I have faith in Him and the Atonement.

I came across this explanation of Grace from LDS.org...

"Grace. A word that occurs frequently in the New Testament, especially in the writings of Paul. The main idea of the word is divine means of help or strength, given through the bounteous mercy and love of Jesus Christ.

It is through the grace of the Lord Jesus, made possible by his atoning sacrifice, that mankind will be raised in immortality, every person receiving his body from the grave in a condition of everlasting life. It is likewise through the grace of the Lord that individuals, through faith in the atonement of Jesus Christ and repentance of their sins, receive strength and assistance to do good works that they otherwise would not be able to maintain if left to their own means. This grace is an enabling power that allows men and women to lay hold on eternal life and exaltation after they have expended their own best efforts.

Divine grace is needed by every soul in consequence of the fall of Adam and also because of man’s weaknesses and shortcomings. However, grace cannot suffice without total effort on the part of the recipient. Hence the explanation, “It is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do” (2 Ne. 25:23). It is truly the grace of Jesus Christ that makes salvation possible."

I am not expected to be perfect, but through Christ I can overcome all that I am here on this earth to overcome...and only through the grace of my Savior is that possible.