Why can't we extend grace when we're expecting grace?  I've held grace back so many times, while wanting it poured on me.  I can be so critical and judgmental.  And now I'm standing back and watching as it seems that friendships are disintegrating over others doing it.  I hope I can learn my lesson.  I hope I can act on my new knowledge before I am the cause of pain.

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Something I thought of this week while sitting in Bible study - John 10:27-30 tells us that we are in His hands.  I thought of the many times my boys have asked me to hold something for them, or I have said, "Let me hold that for you," not wanting them to inevitably lose it.  Well, I feel as if Jesus is saying, "Let me hold YOU for you."  Without Him, I am lost.  I am in the palm of my Savior's hand.

brooke