Whatever our need, “God gives us more grace—fresh grace in the place of previous grace—grace at just the right time.” (James 4:6, John 1:16, Heb.4:16)
Heavenly Father, on this September 2026 Monday, we praise you for—as Peter called it, your “manifold, multi-colored” grace (1Pet.4:10).
Just when we’re about to run away, do something we’ll later regret, or trade in our family for a Diet Coke—you give us “shocking-grace”—shocking us back into our sensibilities. You start the Gospel-party, grill, and band—beckoning us back onto the dance floor of your great love (Luke 15:11-32).
Just when we’re about to throw in the hope-towel—you give us “sanity-grace.” You bring us back to the perspective of eternity, thinking that’s shaped by your Word, and a fresh sighting of Jesus’ empty tomb and occupied throne (Rev.4).
Just as we’re building our whine-float to enter in the pity-party parade—you give us “sanctifying-grace.” You convict us of our ingratitude, remind us of everything you have given us in Jesus, and bless us with the gift of condemnation-free repentance. Hallelujah, and thank you.
Just when we’re ready to give up on friends and family members ever coming to know you—you give us “super-abounding-grace” (Rom.5:20)—reminding us of this staggering, trustworthy promise: “I revealed myself to those who did not ask for me; I was found by those who did not seek me” (Isa.65:1). Our calling is to love; only you can save.
Just when we’re close to giving into shame again—so tired of being so unlike Jesus so much of the time, you give us “serene-ing-grace”—a peace and assurance that cannot be found anywhere else. You remind us that Jesus is our “righteousness, holiness, and redemption” (1Cor.1:30) and that you will complete the good work of salvation you have started in us (Phil.1:6). Hallelujah, thank you, and So Very Amen.
