We come into the world through our mothers' wombs. We scream at first breath, as if to tell the world, "I'm here-- take notice!" We live our days growing, learning, following, and trying to figure things out. Once we get the hang of this "life" thing, we realize it's not as fair as we expected. We mess up, stumble, trip... sin. We hurt and we get hurt. We cry and we make others cry. But we get up and try again. We become aware that while we only get one life, it is filled with second chances and new beginnings. It is so only because of God's grace. It is this grace-- receiving forgiveness when we don't deserve it-- that keeps us going. Grace is the new breath breathed into broken bodies and broken spirits that makes us new again. That's worth talking about. That's even worth shouting about. Can they hear? Are you sharing it?
Readings: 2 Kings 17:1-18:12; Acts 20:1-38; Psalm 148:1-14; Proverbs 18:6-7
