It seems lately that I have been on the “short end” of the grace stick. This happens sometimes, but this month it seems that the day I needed the most grace I didn’t get it. Isn’t that how it always happens though? It’s as if people expect you to never need the grace.
Grace is contagious, so is lack of grace. When I didn’t receive the grace I so desperately needed I found that the next day I was not even willing to extend any kind of grace. I thought to myself “Why give grace when no one will give it back to me when I NEED it?” I felt like I was being taken for granted.
But then it occurred to me, maybe the people who didn’t show grace towards me had been on the short end of the stick themselves. Not by me, but probably from someone else very close to them. Yes, it hurts when they didn’t show me grace. But the only way I know how to react is to show them grace back. I need to try and understand that their actions are only a reaction to the way they have been treated.
If someone doesn’t show you grace, then it is likely that someone has recently treated them the same way. Just remember back to the day where you weren’t treated with the grace you needed and then turned around and took it out on someone you love. We all have our moments. Life is too short, let’s show each other some GRACE!
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I love your posts. I found you just a few days back. I wanted more iron to sharpen me. Someone who was in love with Christ. Someone who writes inspiringly about life. I found your blog and I love your honesty, and your hunger for Christlikeness in yourself and those around you. Keep up the good posts. Will be praying for the things you mention. God bless.
Thank you, Pam! I really do appreciate your prayers.