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Grasping Grace

Comforting Verse

Hebrews 4:14–16 shares that Jesus, our High Priest, understands our weaknesses as He was tempted in every way just like us, but He did not sin. Therefore, we should approach God’s throne of grace with confidence to receive mercy and find grace when we need help.

Self-Reflection

Have there been people in my life who rejected me because I didn’t meet their expectations? (It’s important to identify those who have rejected us, forgive them, and remember that they don’t represent God.)

What’s the most challenging part about believing in and accepting God’s grace?

Steps Towards Healing and Growth

Forgive those who rejected you and made you feel like you had to earn their love.

Reflect on Ephesians 2:4-9. Pray for the Holy Spirit to use these verses to show you God’s love, mercy, and grace. Read these verses regularly as you heal from the feeling that you have to earn love.

Affirmation of Faith

Recite this affirmation out loud:

I believe what the Bible says: God saved me because of His grace, not because I earned it. Everything God has done or will ever do in my life is because He has great love and is rich in mercy. God made me special in my mother’s womb. I am God’s child, so God loves me. God loves me, even with my sins and troubles. I can only fight my problems by coming to God’s throne of grace for mercy and help. Even when I need help most, I don’t deserve it.

Prayer for Healing

Say this prayer:

"Heavenly Father, thank You for Your kindness and grace. I’m grateful that I don’t need to earn Your love. I’ve been deeply hurt by people who made me feel like I had to earn love and who rejected me. I ask You to heal these hurts and help me stop making people work to earn love. Heal me by Your grace, so I can love You and people around me with grace. Holy Spirit, fill me with God’s love and power now. Teach me to love God and other people with grace. Change things I need to change. In Jesus’s Name, Amen."