We don't talk about grace as much as we should. I used to think of grace as being the difference made up by the atonement of Christ for those things I have repented of, enabling me to become perfect when I am judged by God. I believe that is true, but I have also come to understand that grace works for us day by day as well. It is described in the Bible Dictionary as follows:
It is through the grace of the Lord Jesus, made possible by His atoning sacrifice, that mankind will be raised in immortality, every person receiving his body from the grave in a condition of everlasting life. It is likewise through the grace of the Lord that individuals, through faith in the Atonement of Jesus Christ and repentance of their sins, receive strength and assistance to do good works that they otherwise would not be able to maintain if left to their own means. This grace is an enabling power that allows men and women to lay hold on eternal life and exaltation after they have expended their own best efforts.
This helps me understand that when I am doing all I can to be a good mom, spending quality time with my kids, talking to them about their lives and circumstances, reminding them of homework, appointments, lessons, etc. and driving them places, taking care of them when they're sick, making dinners, shopping, laundry and everything else I do....it is enough. It is enough because it's the best I can do. Other mothers may not be able to the same things or they may be able to do more, but the atonement provides grace for us all. We do what we can and if we are faithful and repentant, we can receive strength and assistance to accomplish what we cannot do on our own. I am so grateful for the grace of God and Jesus Christ. I know they help me and I need their help every day.
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