The Grace of God is for Me

[Thompson, Darryl]

The Grace of God is for Me 

     By the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was
bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than
they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. 1 Cor.
15:10  

     There are those who attempt to ascend the ladder of Christian
progress; but as they advance, they begin to put their trust in the
power of man, and soon lose sight of Jesus, the author and finisher of
their faith. The result is failure--the loss of all that has been
gained. Sad indeed is the condition of those who, becoming weary of the
way, allow the enemy of souls to rob them of the Christian graces.  

     The love of God in the soul will have a direct influence upon the
life and will call the intellect and the affections into active,
healthful exercise. The child of God will not rest satisfied until he is
clothed with the righteousness of Christ and sustained by His
life-giving power. When he sees a weakness in his character, it is not
enough to confess it again and again; he must go to work with
determination and energy to overcome his defects by building up opposite
traits of character. He will not shun this work because it is difficult.
Untiring energy is required of the Christian; but he is not obliged to
work in his own strength; divine power awaits his demand. Everyone who
is sincerely striving for the victory over self will appropriate the
promise, "My grace is sufficient for thee."  

     Through personal effort joined with the prayer of faith the soul is
trained. Day by day the character grows into the likeness of Christ. . .
. It may cost a severe conflict to overcome habits which have been long
indulged, but we may triumph through the grace of Christ. . . .  

     If we are true to the promptings of the Spirit of God, we shall go
on from grace to grace and from glory to glory until we shall receive
the finishing touch of immortality. 

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