THE POWER OF GRACE

THE POWER OF GRACE

G- God's
R- Riches
A-At
C-Christ's
E-Expense

Grace is what God offered to Manvat the cost of His Son. However the condition to receive grace is Salvation i.e acknowldege that Jesus Christ is Lord and accept him to govern your life. Grace is released automatically upon salvation.

FIVE FACTS OF GRACE

1. Grace is the fuel for power. we receive supernatural power on the platform of grace. we se this in Acts 4: 33
" with great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus and much grace was upon them all. Therefore before a believer seeks power, he must receive Grace. so guard your salvation jealously in order to receive grace for supernatural power. To be empowered is to be engraced. it is not possible to carry grace and to be powerless.

2. Grace is visible. Acts 11:23

'When he arrived and saw the evidence of the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts'.
Grace can be seen because it produces visible results. Galatians 2:9

'James, Peter and John, those who reputed to be pillars, gave me and Barnabas the right handmof fellowship when they recognised the grace given to me. they agreed that we should go to tthe Gentiles and they, to the Jews'.

3. Grace can be a continous flow and it also can be discontinued i.e it can cease. Acts 13:43

'When the Congregation was dismissed, many of the Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who talked with them urged them to continue in the Grace of God.'
whatever you did to receive grace, you must continue to do to sustain/ continue it.

4. Grace can be administeredor distributed by carriers/ distributors of grace. 2 Corinthians 8:19

' What is more, he was chosen by the churches to accompany us as we carry the offering, which we administer in order to honor the Lord himself and to show our eagerness to help.'
 Every carrier of Grace has been apponited as a servant for Grace to his/her
 generation.

1 peter 4:10
'Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.'

5. Grace is in Levels. Grace grows and this can been seen in 2 Peter 3:18
'But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.'

OUTCOMES OF GRACE.

1. Grace is the guaranty of exemption from generational disaster. Grace sets you apart and make syou outstsanding.

2. Grace is the guaranty of supernatural favour i.e unmerited and unsolicited favor. Genesis 39:4
'Joseph found favor in his eyes and became his attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household, and he entrusted to his care everything he owned.'

Grace puts you in a position you are not qualified for. It make syou a mystery to yourself and to eceryone around you. Grace makes you God's favourite. It takes  a messenger and turns him into a manager. It is important to note that people who carry grace are in some cases hated and envied.

Grace is the guaranty of access to the ways of God. Grace is the secret of the depth in God. Job 29:2-4

 “How I long for the months gone by, for the days when God watched over me,
3 when his lamp shone on my head and by his light I walked through darkness!
4 Oh, for the days when I was in my prime, when God’s intimate friendship blessed my house"

If you want your life to be wonderful, then you must pres for grace.

Depth in god eqautes depth in life. If you need a towering life then you need depth in God. It takes depth to sustain height. Isaiah 37:31
"Once more a remnant of the kingdom of Judah will take root below and bear fruit above".

Grace is the guaranty of Divine Presence. Carriers of Grace carry divine presence.

Exodus 33:16

" How will anyone know that you are pleased with me and with your people unless you go with us? What else will distinguish me and your people from all the other people on the face of the earth?”


Everybody needs grace. You need salvation to be saved. God loves everybody. if you know that you do not have any relationship with God, it simply means you are not saved. He is eagerly waiting for you to relate with Him and all you have to do is to accept Jesus Christ His son as your Lord and Savior. ask Him to forgive all your sins and ask Him to come into you life.

YOU ARE SAVED BY HIS GRACE.

10 TRAITS OF A GREAT RELATIONSHIP

TRAITS THAT MAKES A GREAT RELATIONSHIP

Being in a good relationship is very fulfilling. This was the sole reason God himself created the woman because he knew that the only thing He created that was not good was the fact that Man was alone. Basically, relationships are good. However, there are some traits that make relationships not just good but great and this is the whole purpose for this article. I have come up with ten essential ingredients that make up great relationships.

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 Love: I had this deluding belief that love is supposed to be effortless and magical. This resulted in several failed relationships until i read books that led me to the liberating discovery that love actually requires effort. Love is not uploading pictures and video on instagram or other social media but it is a commitment and devotion to treat someone right. Love is sacrifice. For instance, letting him have the last piece of oreo or giving her your jacket during a cold winter night.

  RESPECT:  Respect is something everyone deserves. Aside from the general sense of the word, it is important to find out what the term “RESPECT” means to your partner and then implement this in your relationship. From experience, I have come to understand that the idea of respect is subjective. For instance, I was in a relationship with a guy from the western part of the world who felt it was insulting to serve him food. For reasons he never disclosed, he preferred to serve himself. While to another guy from my country, it was insulting to ask him to serve himself because traditionally it is the woman’s duty to serve a man. Remember that you have to give respect to get it. Some may even argue that respect is even more crucial than love in a relationship because the presence of respect creates an atmosphere of trust, value and support.

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TRUST: Trust is not only an important trait, it also serves as an anchor to which love is hooked on.  Trust provides a sense of freedom and security to experience the full potential of intimacy.

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 COMMUNICATION: In every relationship, there is bound to be misunderstanding. Words and sometimes even silence by one party could be misinterpreted or misunderstood by the other party hence the need for effective communication which forms the basis of every interpersonal relationship.  Relationship experts always emphasize that communication is an integral factor for a great relationship. Lack of effective communication forms the bedrock of most relationship problems. It is therefore important to use your words to express your feelings at every given time.

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  PATIENCE: You should understand the fact that every mature relationship requires a lot of patience. Nobody is perfect as each person has his/her own set of flaws but that is what makes them special and different from everyone else. Rather than creating a big fuss about every single annoying detail, it is better to give the person some time and make him/her understand his/her follies. There are a million little things which could result in differences for you and your partner. For instance, where there is an age gap of more than 10 years, then both the partners might find it difficult to understand each other. The importance lies not in being perfectly compatible but being able to understand the needs of each other.

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FORGIVENESS: It is important to be tender hearted, soft, merciful and accommodating towards your partner. The number one rule of forgiveness is to never go to bed with a grudge. Speak out your grievances and then move past it. . It understandably takes a lot out of you to forgive every single mistake and annoying attribute but every good thing in life comes with a price. However the act of forgiveness is easier when love is present.

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    SERVICE: Commit to serving each other on a daily basis. If you want a great relationship then you must ensure that personal agendas and individual viewpoints take a backseat. Do not overlook the little things. Chores should be shared between you two. Payment of bills ought not to be one sided. Do what you can to make life easier for your partner.

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   COMPANIONSHIP: One of the most important traits in a relationship is companionship. You must be friends with your partner and you must like each other. Treat each other as you would a best friend, be kind, compassionate, understanding and willing to be flexible instead of right.

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    FUN: There is a level that a relationship gets to that everything becomes automated. The “Wake-up, eat, make love, sleep” routine creeps up on you like a thief in the night, stealing the fun, killing your joy and eventually destroying your relationship.  If you ever find yourself slipping into a routine, quickly shake things up with some fun activities. They don’t have to be overly extravagant. Have date nights, play some board games, watch some movies together, go out of your comfort zone and spice up that relationship with non-routine activities. Even Celebrity couples like Beyonce and Jayz, Kim and Kanye are often spotted doing fun activities every now and then.

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     LOYALTY: Being loyal has been defined as “Being faithful to one's oath, engagements or obligations”. You want to be faithful to him or her in every way possible. Loyalty includes being honest about your thoughts and feelings and staying committed to your partner. The kind of loyalty Arsenal fans have for their club is the kind you should give to your partner.

No relationship is perfect all the time. But in a healthy relationship, both people feel good about the relationship most of the time. A great relationship takes more than attraction; it takes more than being featured on bellanaija,  rather it takes hard work and  you have to be willing to put in the effort. The good news is that these traits don’t need to come naturally, they can be learned. But in the long run, it is totally worth because the most beautiful thing is to see a person you love happy. And even more beautiful is knowing that you are the reason behind it.