Grace-The most powerful force in the world

God is awesome in my eyes today, not because of His judgment, but because of His grace. To extend His arms to a ruined broken humanity and offer grace is astounding. To never give up on His children requires a power and restraint that goes beyond my understanding. What kind of love is this, that is so powerful that it would die to save us, and wait for all eternity for broken, ruined souls to come home? What kind of love values a soul so much that it never gives up on the human race? Grace does not condone or excuse poor behavior. It does not join itself with evil. It does not rescue, control or fix anyone. It allows the freedom to choose between life and death, fellowship or isolation. But it waits. He waits. And he gives life and healing for those who are tired of running and just want to come home. At the foot of the cross there is only life and forgiveness. There is only unconditional love. The greatest example of grace was from Christ Himself, as he allowed himself to be crucified and restrained Himself from swift retaliation. My heart has been broken this week by someone that I love so dearly. Someone I have tried to rescue and fix. This was not God's calling for me. My role is to love, and wait, and pray and no longer try to control the situation to receive what I think I need. This is the greatest gift of love I can offer the one who has wounded me.