Amazing Grace

Last week we talked about giving thanks and this week we talk about grace. The easiest definition of grace is simply “a gift,” though more often than not it is a gift that is unearned. The relationship between gifts and gratitude is an intimate one. A proper gift should be followed by gratitude, and feelings of gratitude are almost always preceded by a gift of some kind. Gifts come in all shapes and sizes, and in today’s Scripture reading the gift given is that of forgiveness. The response, by the woman who receives it, is gratitude and love. You too have been offered forgiveness, what will your response be?