Grace says that mistakes aren’t fatal; Excuses use mistakes as a reason to quit. Grace says that progress is more important than perfection; Excuses use perfection as a reason to procrastinate. Grace says ‘I am not my mess;' Excuses believe that the mess defines you Grace understands the bigger picture; Excuses fixate on the tiny details. Grace recognizes that people aren’t perfect and offers forgiveness; Excuses use the failure as a reason to write someone off. Grace is big; Excuses are small. Grace offers courage; Excuses propagate fear. Grace brings hope; Excuses make you feel hopeless. Grace gives you the reason to try again tomorrow; Excuses allow you to give up.
Ruth Soukup









