#matchlessgrace

[pursuingpurity13]

How amazing it is that, as Christians, we are seen as pure and blameless in the sight of the Lord no matter our sins. If you’re struggling today, know that your sexual temptations or sins do not ruin your purity. You are saved by grace, which means you are pure. Be confident in that today.

[pursuingpurity13]

This morning, my @shereadstruth plan brought up a song by Haldor Lillenas called “Wonderful Grace of Jesus”, and I loved the metaphors he portrayed for the depth of God’s grace. May we rest in and enjoy His presence today because of His matchless grace.

[2mz]

And I will sow her unto me in the earth; and I will have mercy upon her that had not obtained mercy; and I will say to them which were not my people, Thou art my people; and they shall say, Thou art my God.

Hosea 2:23 KJV

[earth-to-esther]

#GOODNEWS — “God’s grace is sufficient for us all. It's sufficient for the widow, the bully and the bullied, the new mother and the heartbroken women who long to be; it's for the old and the young, for those who don't even know they need Him yet; for the lonely, the confused and for your neighbour down the street.” It's sufficient for you too. Seek Him. #matchlessgrace (at Ocean Casa del Mar)

[ilcounican]

Once asked what qualified me to work in a particular job or role, I reflected for a moment before shrugging and admitting that I didn't know. I knew only that I wanted the job I was given, excelled only by the grace of God, and enjoyed His wisdom in my duties. In fact, I don't know that I've ever taken a job for which I was academically "qualified" at the time of accepting the post. God doesn't call the qualified; He qualifies whom He calls. With Him at your side, be fearless and bold. Do the things that scare you the most. #knowthyself #conqueryourself #Godsgrace #sufficientgrace #abundantgrace #gracegreaterthansin #marvelousgrace #infinitegrace #wonderfulgrace #matchlessgrace #moregrace #defeatyourfoes #conqueryourenemies

[earth-to-esther]

"Jesus set aside His riches and entered into His creation in a state of poverty in order to enrich us all by His Grace. No gift could ever come close." #bestgift #matchlessgrace #jesussaves . . . #adventure #discover #discoverON #explore #instatravel #lake #sky #blueonblue #blueskies #confederationpark #hamilton #ontario #canada #earthtoesther (at Confederation Park)

[thepapists]

What's your opinion of tattooes and other body modifications? Is it something catholists care about or is that as random as changing hair colour?

Hey anon!

The Catholic opinion is usually that we remember our body is not our own, and that Christ lives within us. Anything that we do in (or on) our bodies leads back to our faith, as our body is a gift from Him (see 1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Leviticus 19:28 and 3 Kings 18:28 also have some things to say on this.

Making a permanent mark on your body has implications with your spirituality, and it is generally advised within the Church that we avoid what damages the body being a temple of the Lord. If we appreciate our body as a beautiful gift from God, and see his creation as perfect, then we shouldn't feel a need to permanently modify it. I think that in this case, tattoos are a little more significant than changing hair color.

Edit: I should also make a note about religious/scriptural/faith based tattoos. If you feel that getting a tattoo is something you are convicted to or have prayerfully considered, I do believe it should be something that glorifies God. A cross, meaningful verse or other spiritual image would be more appropriate, let's say, than a picture of a band member or dragon (I clearly don't know what people get tattoos of!). This modification, if meant to bring attention to God and not oneself, may be something that brings His name to light and allows for conversion in others. 

I hope this makes sense! 

In Christ,

Maggie