Grace. This little word is so encouraging to me (and I pray it is to you as well). The simple definition of grace is “unmerited favor,” but some scholars have suggested that grace envelopes all of who God is and covers the entire expanse of time as we know it. Not such a little word, is it?

In the Book of Ephesians, Paul reminds us of God’s grace.

• Grace comes from God – Ephesians 1:2
• Grace is glorious – Ephesians 1:6
• Grace is part of God’s riches – Ephesians 1:7
• Grace has saved us – Ephesians 2:5; Ephesians 2:8
• Grace is part of the incomparable riches God has lavished upon us – Ephesians 2:7
• Grace was imparted to Paul – Ephesians 3:2; Ephesians 3:7; Ephesians 3:8
• Grace has been given to us – Ephesians 4:7
• Grace has been given to “all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love” – Ephesians 6:24

These are just a few ideas from Scripture about grace. But what I believe we can see here is that even if we believe we are the chief of all sinners (as Paul did in 1 Timothy 1:15), God blesses us with His grace. He extends unmerited favor upon us.

Now if this isn’t something to get excited about, I don’t know what is. I pray that you will find comfort in knowing that God’s grace is greater than all of your sin.

The song I’ve chosen today shares this idea as well. “Grace Wins” is a fun, uplifting song of the truth about grace. I pray that you’ll enjoy this song as I have. Because remember, grace wins! Every time!

“Grace Wins”[i]

Verse 1

In my weakest moment I see You, shaking Your head in disgrace

I can read the disappointment, written all over Your face

Verse 2

Here come those whispers in my ear, saying “who do you think you are?”

Guess you’re on your own from here, ‘cause grace could never reach that far

Pre-Chorus

But in the shadow of that shame, beat down by all the blame

I hear You call my name saying “it’s not over”

And my heart starts to beat so loud now, drowning out the doubt

I’m down but I’m not out

Chorus 1

There’s a war between guilt and grace, and they’re fighting for a sacred space

But I’m living proof, grace wins every time

No more lying down in death’s defeat, now I’m rising up in victory

Singing hallelujah, grace wins every time

Verse 3

Words can’t describe the way it feels, when mercy floods a thirsty soul

The broke inside begins to heal, and grace returns what guilty stole

Chorus 2

There’s a war between guilt and grace, and they’re fighting for a sacred space

But I’m living proof, grace wins every time

No more lying down in death’s defeat, now I’m rising up in victory

Singing hallelujah, grace wins every time

Bridge

For the prodigal son, grace wins. For the woman at the well, grace wins

For the blind man and the beggar, grace wins. For always and forever, grace wins

For the lost out on the streets, grace wins. For the worst part of you and me, grace wins

For the thief on the cross, grace wins. For a world that is lost

End

Ev-‘ry time

Yeah, I’m living proof, grace wins ev-‘ry time

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GRACE and peace be yours in abundance,

Donna

[i] “Grace Wins,” words and music by Matthew West, Atlas Holdings, Highly Combustible Music, House of Story Music Publishing, 2015