Change and Grace - Word for 2015.

Hello again, I hope you all are having a lovely week!!
A little over a week ago, I did something a bit... different. I temporary dyed my hair dark red!! :D ( auburn )
I've wanted to have red hair since I was a little girl, and my parents finally let me do it! It should last for about 6-ish weeks, but it will most likely leave a permanent red tint. Which I'm not complaining about. ;) ( you can't tell in the picture too well, but once I have time I plan on taking outfit pictures for a new style post, and you can see it better then! :) )

Also, as I'm sure many of you have heard of, some people like to pick a word for themselves to strive for in the new year. I decided to try this. To be honest, last year I didn't pick a word. It was at the end of the year, that God showed me what word represented 2014 for me. So, this year, the word that keeps popping up in my head is:
Grace.
There are so many situations in life, where we are called to give grace.
The bible talks a lot about grace. Here's just a few verses:

-Ephesians 4:7
"But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it."

-Titus 2:11
"For the grace of God that brings salvation shall appear to all men."

Those are just 2 of the many verses about grace!
Jesus has given us so much grace in life, and he calls us to strive to be like him. Which also means to strive to give grace.

Now, what is giving grace?
Well, to be honest. We can't. I mean, we can, but only by the help of our Savior! That goes the same for so many other things, as well.
But, as for an example of giving grace, what are some ways that Jesus gave us grace?
Well, the most obvious one would be that, as sinners, we don't deserve to have eternal life. We deserve to go to hell. But, Jesus loves us so much, that he was able to look past all of our sins, and give us salvation. He gave us grace, when we didn't deserve it.

So, today, we can give grace in situations like, if someone has wronged you. They may not deserve to be forgiven, but as Christians, we are called to give grace, as Jesus has given grace.

With all that being said, this year, I will be striving to give grace to others. In every situation. I would like to challenge you to do the same as well! :)

I pray you are having a good day/week. Blessings!

-Abigail Rose