Sunday, July 14, 2013

His Grace is Enough






“Oh, how He loves us, oh

Oh, how He loves us, how He loves all

How He loves”

~ "How He Loves", by David Crowder


Oh how He does love us.


Scripture tells us over and over again how deeply He loves us:
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. ~ John 3:16 (NIV)

God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. ~ Romans 5:8 (NIV)

But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved. ~ Ephesians 2:4-5 (NIV)

 There is nothing we can do to earn His love and there is nothing we can do that would make Him love us less.

Read more here as I'm guest posting over at Prayers and Apples. While you are there, please take a moment to check out my friend Jessica's website and say hello.

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17 comments:

  1. CarrieJuly 14, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    It's difficult for us to comprehend this kind of love, isn't it? Especially when my own heart hardens and struggles with forgiveness and humility. Thank you for this amazing reminder. I love the thought of drowning in His grace!

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    1. Simply BethJuly 14, 2013 at 7:45 PM

      Thank you, Carrie. I too love the thought of drowning in His grace! Blessings.

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  2. Prayers and ApplesJuly 14, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    So happy to have you guest posting today :) My mom already commented on the post, but she sent me a text as well that said (in all capital letters!) how much she loved it :)

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    1. Simply BethJuly 14, 2013 at 7:45 PM

      Thank you, Jessica. So happy to hear she enjoyed.

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  3. AlisonJuly 14, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    How great the Father's love for us, and how great a privilege to be called His children!

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    1. Simply BethJuly 14, 2013 at 7:45 PM

      Thank you for stopping back in Alison and for the follow on Twitter. It is so nice to connect!

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  4. Bev Duncan @ Walking Well With GodJuly 15, 2013 at 6:19 AM

    Beth,
    I tried to post a comment on Jessica's site and...well...it didn't post. Just wanted you to know I loved your post and scripture that I needed to drink in this morning - especially Galatians 1:10 which says we cannot please man and be a servant of God. I need to play to an audience of one and believe that in Christ I am truly enough. When the enemy tells me otherwise - I need to tell him to hit the road. Thank you for sharing from your beautiful heart...you have really struck a chord in my heart!! Love you girl. ((Hugs))Bev

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  5. JenJuly 16, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    Beth - So glad you shared this today at UNITE. OH the heighth, width, and depth of His great love....a love we truly can sink in. Thanks for this reminder! - Jen

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    1. Simply BethJuly 17, 2013 at 5:12 PM

      Thank you for the opportunity to link up, Jen. I always love reading what is on your heart and the hearts of all who link up. I wish I could read every single one of them. Much love to you.
      Beth

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  6. MindyJuly 17, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    I love that song and the image of us all sinking in His amazing grace. Oh, how He loves us indeed!

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    1. Simply BethJuly 17, 2013 at 5:13 PM

      Thank you, Mindy. Nice to *meet* you. Stopping on over to visit you!
      Blessings to you,
      Beth

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  7. Megan @ EphesiansWifeJuly 17, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    There is nothing we can do to earn His love and there is nothing we can do that would make Him love us less.

    I love this reminder! It is so easy to try to "earn" His love, but there is no way we can live up to that standard. Praise God, we have Jesus to be that standard of perfection so God can look down on us and see love!

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    1. Simply BethJuly 19, 2013 at 5:42 AM

      Thank you for stopping in Megan. I appreciate you sharing. I'm still trying to figure out how one follows me here. :)
      Blessings,
      Beth

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  8. HisFireFlyJuly 17, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    more than enough
    all that we need
    when we surrender and find Him there

    enough indeed, and His beloved

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    1. Simply BethJuly 19, 2013 at 5:54 AM

      A comment filled with much warmth. Thank you my friend.
      Blessings,
      Beth

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  9. Mommy EmilyJuly 18, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    so, so grateful for this reminder this week, dear Beth. may you be blessed. thank you for linking with imperfect prose, friend. e.

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    1. Simply BethJuly 19, 2013 at 5:53 AM

      Thank you, Emily. I am always blessed by your visits. Thank you for the opportunity to share our hearts at your beautiful place.
      Much love,
      Beth

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