I have to tell you: being thankful for correction does NOT come easy for me. Does it for you? They call it constructive criticism; but so many times in my life it seemed to come at such an inopportune time. I am learning to appreciate correction; but it’s hard sometimes. There are times we want to say: “Really Lord, can you focus on someone else for awhile?”

The truth is we are not “under” the law according to the gospel of Jesus Christ. However; I have studied my bible enough to know that being wise beneficial. There is such a vast treasure of wisdom in God’s treasure box, it’s just incredible. Truly.

I remember that time I over drew the bank account and started begging for Mercy. Deep down we know when we messed up. We do. God put our conscience there for a reason.

I remember lots of times I pushed the envelope so to speak; because I thought well I’m not under law but Grace! I can walk on a tight rope and defy the law of gravity if I want to but sooner or later it will catch up to me and I just may fall. Nothing like a scrape and a goose egg to make us re think our choices, right?

My cries for wisdom came from being prone to foolishness which led to some very dire consequences at times. I think of Paul saying “who shall deliver me from this body of death” and a branch of that is: “Who shall deliver me from my foolish ways?”

Truthfully, we may have good reason at times to be angry, upset and flip out but what good does that do us? And does it really help us in the long run to do those things? (or anyone else for that matter?) That’s the sort of thing wise people ask themselves. Just yesterday I forgot again that pity parties and fits of carnality do not ever help me. Half way into a big pity party I stopped and remembered: ‘oh yeah, this never helps! can you relate?

Just on the journey with you by his Grace,

LG

I really am so excited. Today I am reading out loud my book; Grace to Grow Study guide which is finally completed. The cover has been designed as well. I am so grateful to God for allowing me the chance and opportunity to share from my heart what has helped me in Growing. I treasure My Salvation and Growing in the Lord more than anything on this earth. Lord I praise you! I praise you! Please let this book which is of you be well received and helpful to many! In Jesus’ name! Amen This poster shares a concept that really helped me in my growing with God. He is looking at what you do right more than what you do wrong. He and the Angels of Heaven are cheering you on! Amen.

Laura Grace Author, Grace to grow and Grace to the Rescue PS my kindle edition of Grace to the Rescue is free of charge until January 21. check it out on amazon!

If you don’t want to believe God heals; Or that one of the promises he made to his children is that “he is” the God that heals; that’s fine.

You don’t have to believe it but; I do! It says I the bible he heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds. We have less difficulty believing for this than we do for physical healing; Is that not so?

I guess I must be radical, fanatical, or even “over the top” as they say; just because I choose to take the word of God at face value. If it says healing is the children’s bread; well then; I believe it.

When I pray for healing and I don’t see results right away; it doesn’t really sway me one bit. I remember this one morning I got up and my face looked like I had a stroke.

I looked in the mirror and thought: “wow it looks like you had a stroke.” My face was fallen on one side and when I smiled one side of my face would not work. That day I was scheduled to work and lead the kids at this place I worked in a song fest of some kind: we had written a song together and were going to sing it. My boss saw me; got very concerned and told me to go to the doctor and recommended I ask about Bell’s Palsy. She is a praying woman.

When I got to the doctor’s office; they were concerned and asked if I went to the hospital when I got up; I said no I did not. The Nurse I could tell was truly concerned and I said: “Ask the doctor about Bell’s Palsy.”

After this; while the nurse was not so convinced; the doctor decided yes that must be what happened to me. I was praying the whole time; believing for healing. I was told I would have antibiotics and in some cases the face never goes back to normal.

My response? “I don’t believe Father (I said) that it’s your will for me to not be able to smile or to smile with only half my face!” As far as I was concerned it was settled: and any doubts that hit my mind I swiftly countered with “thank you Father it’s not your will for me to smile with half my face!”

There are other stories I could share: “Thank you Father it’s not your will for me to have this sickness” (whatever it may be) and there has been times I’ve been healed with a doctor or without; with some assistance from Vitamin C in heavy doses or without;

One time I knew I had some sort of bronchial thing and used an old inhaler that was expired long ago and it worked. I remember going to have teeth pulled and the dentist telling me the infection was so bad it could literally “flood” through my body and kill me or cause me to have a heart attack and I lay praying “thank you God that will not happen as my time has not come.”

I just believe God wants me healed. I believe he wants you healed! I don’t believe God causes sickness, disease or any type of debilitations so my deep down belief (based on the word of God) is that he wants me healthy; healed and whole. I always believe God wants me saved; don’t you? Are there days you don’t feel very saved? Of course!

What’s the difference? IF the seed that was planted in you JESUS WANTS YOU SAVED has gone deep into your heart and soul why can’t the rest of the Word of God get firmly planted into your heart as well?

Start with this one: “Heal me oh Lord; and I shall be Healed: Save me and I shall be saved, for you are my praise.” Amen. -with love, Laura Grace

It’s funny in a way how kids pick up the traits of their parents. Sometimes funny sometimes it’s sad. Before the Lord showed me I needed to grow; I must admit I did not see that a lot of my ways were childish. The church was like my parent (in a way) and I went out and said the things they said; without really thinking about what I was saying much of the time or how it might affect people.

One sign of maturity is we stop and think and pray before we speak into the lives of others. I am still  growing and don’t claim to have mastered perfection entirely yet; but I know I have grown a lot in the past few years. I believe one of the reasons we are not seeing this “harvest of souls’ yet has to do a lot with the Judging ways of immature Christians.

So often we state the obvious; but we do NOT take the time to put ourselves in someone else’s shoes. When a person is trapped in a situation they don’t know how to get out of they don’t need our judgment they need our love and prayers and caring and patience.

They do not need lectures and by the way this word Repent means to turn to Jesus and away from looking for the answers in other sources like “THIS WORLD” which is passing away. We don’t need to go around calling people murderers, whoremongers or whatever else.

For the rest of  my life I will remember the young man the Holy Spirit helped me harvest into God’s kingdom who did not look the way the pastor thought he should look. ONLY GOD can see what is in a person’s heart and with the Lord’s help you can see it to; if only you ask him. He may show you a person who looks like they can be trusted cannot be and he may show you a person you think is evil has a very great heart for Him. He is a God of Spirit and truth but primarily the natural man cannot grasp the things of God without supernatural help from the Holy Spirit. We do well to remember this. With love: Laura Grace

I know a lot of people aren’t going to agree with me: However I am compelled to share on this at least a little bit on this today (my own personal testimony). James said via the Holy Spirit; “submit to God, resist the devil and he will flee.”

How this happens has been depicted I everything from exorcisms to lengthy deliverance services while praying in tongues. 

In the battle of Jericho warfare was walking silently around the city for several days; doing exactly as God instructed. I’m pretty sure Noah was resisting the enemy (in surrender to God) when he just kept building the Ark day after day; no matter what was going on around him.

How God Leads Christians to do spiritual warfare is up to him. Instead of wondering why we all do things differently sometimes; Maybe it’s time to ponder how we can rejoice over our differences and maybe pick up some tips from each other rather than squabbling over these things.

Some people resist the enemy of their souls by simply refusing to listen to the negative thoughts that hit their brain; others command him to flee in the name of Jesus.

But I do wish to remind you that even in a war; the soldiers are accountable to listen to the commanding officer; they are not allowed to just shoot whenever and wherever they want to without consequences.  

I am reminded of the passage where it is said if we cast out demons but do not KNOW Jesus he will say: (do you know what it says?) ………..

The scariest type of Christian is one not surrendered to his commanding officer (Jesus; bishop of their soul!).

I think it’s good for us all to remember Salvation is not a “one time event” but an ongoing choice to learn and grow up in Him no matter what type of perilous times we are living in. Let’s Grow! #growing #growing in Grace

Laura Grace, Author of Grace to Grow and Grace to Grow Study Guide

*soon to be released (Peace!!) 🙂

You know…….(I just have to say this) I’ve been guilty of this one many times and I hate to even admit it.

I remember back when I was first saved and filled with the Holy Spirit and all in love with God (and on fire for him) and I still love him so very much by the way; perhaps more than ever before! I remember getting on people’s cases for not going to church enough or tithing or just whatever I was doing that they were not doing.

When I shared Jesus with a stranger who was struggling; now that was out of love in my heart as I was led to do; but there were also times I (like a child) got on the cases of people because again; they were not doing what I thought I had to be doing and so; (my dears) the actual motive was envy; not love as I thought.

Ever been envious your husband got to sit around while you had to do a bunch of dishes and laundry on the weekend? (wives?) or how about the husband being envious of his wife and her shopping?

We are so accustomed to thinking of Jealousy as a thing that happens when someone cheats on us that we fail to see the motives behind our madness sometimes. OR we are so caught up in being aghast at the sins of others we fail to see the envy creeping in our very souls and coming out of our mouths as supposed “spiritual warnings” to others. We need to examine ourselves; this is what growing is all about.

with love and blessings for you all and myself as well!

Laura Grace Author: Grace to the Rescue, Grace to Grow and Grace to Grow Study guide soon to be released and this book will knock yours socks off!