Grace

Grace is the only Power that enables us to live with our character defects without either morbid guilt or denial. Denial gives a shallow and temporary sense of confidence that can appear quite solid and secure, depending upon how well one is at repressing the Truth. But this confidence will not withstand the fire of Ultimate Truth, which we all will face in due time, and for which we must be prepared today!
" For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known" says Jesus. [Mt. 10:26].  This uncovering will be hell for some; heaven for others.  Grace enables us to come out of denial, receive the unspeakable gift of forgiveness [without just assuming that we already have it and/or taking it for granted--a serious mistake! ] and devote ourselves to Jesus and His Love for humankind. Grace frees us from our unknown encumbrances to Love--receiving and giving it. Shame and an excessive sense of inadequacy dim the Light of Love that Jesus would have shining in and through us. Denial makes us dangerous for the human family--a soul through whom Satan can operate freely. So we see the unspeakable gift and importance of Grace in that it destroys guilt and shame and delivers us from the darkness of denial. We are sinners! We proclaim it loudly. And we know as intimately as we can the specifics of our sinful nature. We keep them in mind because they encumber us in our Love for our people, which is our supreme commitment in obedience to Christ. But we are not guilty or ashamed because we dare not make Christ's sacrifice of no avail to us; which would be disgraceful to Him Who paid such a horrific price for our freedom and Who loves us beyond measure. May His name be praised forever and ever and may His freeing Grace be received into the hearts of many.