"I just HAVE to share this with you," she said. "The girls were talking about different challenges they're going through at school and one girl mentioned someone who's being very ugly to her. She went on to share how hurtful it is and she's having a hard time being nice to her," she explained. With her eyes watering, she explained. "Gracie said, 'Look at her as a child of God, too, just like you. That changes everything,'"
Momma brag alert: My heart smiled.
We almost always see what's wrong with other people and not what's wrong with us. And while it may be human nature to do so, the Bible said it's still sin (Matthew 6:14-15).
Colossians 4:6 says, "Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person." Luke 6:36 says, "Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful."
God's grace is forgiving. Grace is also for giving. And we always have a choice to give it to others or hold back in judgment of them instead.
Be the person who makes others feel special. Be known for your kindness and grace. Do you have enough Jesus in your heart to show grace and share grace with other?
(Barbie will be the guest speaker Friday, March 29, at Mississippi College's Delegate Luncheon for the instillation of MC's 20th President, Dr. Blake Thompson)
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