Grace Starts at Home

December 14, 2025, 8:42 AM

Scripture:

“Instead, be kind to one another, tenderhearted; and forgive each other, just as in the Messiah God has also forgiven you.”

— Ephesians 4:32 (CJB)

Reflection:

It’s often easier to show grace to strangers because they haven’t hurt us, disappointed us, or rubbed against our pride. But the people closest to us—our spouse, family, brothers, sisters, and friends—see our rough edges, and we see theirs. That’s where grace gets tested. Yet that’s also where it matters most. Grace isn’t proven in distance; it’s revealed in closeness.

Encouragement:

If God has poured out grace on us when we least deserved it, we can extend that same grace to those nearest to our hearts. Today, choose patience over frustration, mercy over offense, and love over being right. Grace given at home becomes a testimony the world can’t ignore. As Scripture reminds us, love covers many offenses, and grace keeps relationships alive.

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-Rev Carlos Figueroa

TheFreeBible.Org

Comments

12-14-2025 at 9:12 AM

Garon Clakley

Amen, thats a good word. I say that grace starts with Jesus, and that He show us more grace than we can imagine, and that He set the example for us to follow. So many times we forget that He took what we deserve so we dont have to. We take it for granted and sometimes need the gentle touch from him to remind us of his love and grace.

12-14-2025 at 8:51 AM

Cameron Baker

Good stuff brother