A Saving Grace...

I already had this nudging in my heart that I've been dwelling on, and then I read rhondiemarie's post and it sent me even deeper into this dwelling place.

I've always known the Lord. Always. Not that I always lived perfectly, but I always honored, trusted, feared, and loved Jesus. I walked in the Spirit even as a child. So the bulk of my life has been Christ centered. I've always been around new believers, yes, but since we've been in full time ministry for the last 16 years, I seemed to stay on the side of "growing Christians" more.

The other night we had dinner with a couple that are pretty much new in this walk. The wife has gone to church most of her life but has recently came into an intimately close relationship with her savior. The husband...fresh. Refreshing. Literally. To sit and hear the excitement in his voice. how he's completely changed. How surprised he was to have his socks knocked off by Jesus. Not wanting or expecting a relationship with Christ and getting this special gift. He was overwhelmed by His grace and love. He's changed forever. And hungry for more. Refreshing. I soaked it in.

I know I see new believers a lot, but I guess I don't take the time to really listen to their experience and relish in it with them like I should. To feel their joy and peace they now have. It seems I get too busy with God's business, to enjoy His business.

Thank you Lord for allowing me this glimpse of your grace one more time. Help me not to take this new life for granted. To remember what I'm here for. Thank you for changing people.

For your saving grace.