I pull on the red coat, white scarf, pick up microphone number 4 and walk through the black curtain. The familiar tune of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” begins to play and I sing a few measures on my own. As the 300 voice choir takes over the melody and the spotlight dims I see snowflakes begin to fly. In the darkness it sparkles and hangs like magic in the air. I pause, wishing I could stay in this place a few minutes longer. Instead, I tuck the memory safe in my heart, and think about it later, after the red coat has been put away and I’m driving home.
Sometimes Grace is Like Rain. It pours down and washes over us because we need it to. Other times, it is like quiet, magical snowflakes falling slowly and dancing before our eyes. It is a sweetness that whispers to our hearts. We realize in our crazy, tired, worn out lives, grace shows up in unexpected ways. Even in a year where I have been chasing hard after grace, He still knows how to surprise me. This may be my favorite kind. So, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.
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How has grace shown up in unexpected ways in your life?
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I haven’t read your grace notes, but I really feel like I need to! I can always use more grace, especially the quiet, magical, snowflake-y kind:)
Hey Kimberly! So glad “Tuesdays Unwrapped” is back for December! I’ve missed your posts!
Blessings!
I like this…. and grace like rain. I know His grace is always there…I just need to get better at paying attention and actually *seeing* it. Thanks for the reminder this morning…
Blessings ~
Grace… One of my favorite words ~ ever! I’ve experienced it’s outpouring and basked in its warmth.
Lovely post, Stacey!
I always leave your space blessed!
I *love* that picture of grace coming down all gentle like wispy snowflakes. Beautiful contrast to grace like rain. I love how God paves the way for both.
And I wanna hear you sing one day, girl! Maybe a performance at Relevant ’12?
Oh my stars I like your description way better! I guess, you get to see the snow dance a little more than I do! And I’ll sing if you play your oboe…
“Grace is like rain” love this metaphore!
Your life-words breath rest into my heart. Lately, connecting with others has been my unexpected grace. I’ve met you and so many others this way. The encouragement, support, relating, praying for and being prayed for…all unexpected graces.
Thank you for these words so filling.
Jeri you are so sweet. Thank you for being an encourager to me today!
And she sings too. So much talent in one person! Holding onto grace after a long, hard day of disappointments. Love thinking about it the way you described. Blessings!
I love how you’ve described grace here, like soft snowflakes. I’ve felt His grace, like rain. It’s come in like a flood. It’s almost expected when it comes like this. I want to learn to see the unexpected grace. That grace that catches me off guard! Love it!
Hmmm…I’d love to be there with you!
im so grateful that you received some unexpected grace in getting to sing that song in the TREES…i love it so much that He allowed this. You DESERVE this encouragement, dear friend! Wish I could see you 🙂
Thank you sweet friend! I miss you!
Oh how I’m so thankful for grace!!! Whenever I experience it I’m always overwhelmed by God’s love.
This is a lovely reminder. Great to visit you!