Peace and Hope In the Midst of Upheaval

2 Timothy 2:1 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

This one statement is something I needed to move forward this week.  I have been a little stuck lately and feeling numb in regards to God's movement. I know God is moving and working on my behalf, but this week I have felt almost apathetic about it. It has been a long journey and the heaviness of the situation has gotten the better of me this week.  I am in need of the specific grace of Jesus.  The beauty of grace is that it is exactly what we need at exactly the right time.  You don't get it before you need it, and you don't get it after you need it.  Each time I experience God's grace it is a very different feeling.  During Mom's sickness it was power and glory all wrapped into one. With my job it is compassion and mercy with a strong pull to justice.  In relationships it is particular to the person in need. Each specific grace is only present in the moments it is needed.  I am experiencing an all new one now.  I have inner peace and great hope in the midst of complete upheaval.  Being strong in the grace in Christ is not Paul's way of saying, "buck up camper", no, "being strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus" is about seeking Him in any and all situations in order to live through Him.  My strength has been renewed with this verse.