Grace has always had a way of showing up in the places we least expect it. We tend to assume God works through the obvious, the polished, and the qualified. But throughout Scripture, and throughout our own lives, God proves again and again that He is not limited by our expectations. He reaches into broken stories, unlikely lives, and impossible situations. He does not wait for perfection. He responds to faith. What disqualifies someone in the eyes of people often becomes the very place where God displays His mercy.

Sometimes the greatest barrier to experiencing grace is not our past but our perception. We convince ourselves that we have gone too far, failed too much, or waited too long. But God has never been intimidated by anyone’s history. He is not looking for those who have it all together. He is looking for those who will trust Him. Grace does not begin when you become worthy. Grace begins when you believe. The moment faith rises, grace moves.

And maybe the deeper challenge is not just believing that grace can reach us, but believing it can reach others. God is still writing redemption stories. He is still calling people out of darkness and into His family. He is still surprising us with whom He chooses and how He works. Our role is not to decide who qualifies. Our role is to trust His grace, receive it fully, and extend it freely.               

Just a thought,

PSS