Grace....

                      Grace:  Divine influence acting in man.
                      Gracious:  Having a showing of kindness, courtesy, mercy, compassion.  

When I met Naomi Wright, thirty five years ago, she was truly an example of a gracious woman.  The divine influence (Holy Spirit) living and acting in her made such an impact in my life!  She was so loving, kind, humble, gentle, compassionate and merciful.  Honestly, she took my breath away.  I was so forever inflenced by her example of the love of Jesus Christ.  

Each morning when we open our eyes . . . little do we know and understand that Jesus Christ is right there by our side waiting to be gracious unto us.  He longs for us to fully know the fullness of His love... His kindness.... His humble heart.... His gentle ways.... His compassion.... His forgiveness for our sins.  

Oh that we would know His grace and become a divine influence to others.

                                                                      Ephesians 3:19-20
And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that we might be filled with all the fullness of God.  Now unto Him who is able to do exceedingly, abundantly, above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.

                                                                     Morning Prayer
Dear Lord,
    Thank you Lord for your grace extended to me.  May I be mindful today of extending that same grace to others....  May your divine influence be evident in me today.  Amen ~