My sister, who lives in upstate NY, shared last week that she worked from home during a snow storm. She looked out her window late in the afternoon and saw 6 to 8 inches of snow on the back deck. She went out to the garage to get the snow blower out and as she got to the driveway she stopped in amazement. The long driveway had already been plowed. Completely. Even the edge around the mailbox. She called a couple neighbors and friends to see who did such a gracious deed. Everyone was busy with their own snow banks. No one had been by.
Grace. Good will. Favor. Unexpected blessing. Fillmore says, “By becoming receptive to the ‘grace of God,’ we receive the measure of God’s provision, which exceeds any of our imaginings.
As we stay connected to our practice and continue to build faith, we open to the amazing blessings of God’s Love. Grace isn’t a mystery. It’s happening all the time. The more we notice and give thanks, we open our willingness to receive every day. I am so grateful God is so gracious!
Affirmation: “Through the grace of God I am forgiven and healed.” Keep a True Lent by Charles Fillmore