Breath of Grace: Embracing Change and Growth in Christ #1557

Breath of Grace: Embracing Change and Growth in Christ Life, a river, ever-flowing, never still, Time whispers seconds away, always moving. To remain stagnant wastes the journey's gift, Change is the crucible of growth, Growth, the melody of transformation. Pain dances with change, a reluctant partner, Yet, nothing stings like the chains of stagnation, Binding us where we don't belong. Decisions, our compass toward dreams, Unfurling the map of desires, destinations. Exhale the shadows of the past, Inhale the dawn of the future. Life, a sacred breath, divine-bestowed. Job's voice echoes through ages, "For as long as life is in me, And the breath of God in my nostrils, The Spirit of God has made me, The breath of the Almighty gives life." Grace is the air we breathe, Jesus, the vine of our life. "Remain in me," He beckons, "And I will remain in you. No branch bears fruit alone, It must remain in the vine. Apart from me, you can do nothing." Each breath, a gift from God's hand, Our existence, woven with threads of grace. From salvation to sanctification, From the first breath to the last, God's grace from beginning to end. Cherish each breath, Embrace the tides of change, Grow in boundless grace, In the infinite love of Christ. Written by Steven G. Lee (May 30, 2024)