Gritty Grace: When God Doesn't Fix Things
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What if God’s grace doesn’t look like what you expected?
Maybe you’ve prayed for relief, and none has come. Maybe you’ve begged for rescue, and the sky has stayed silent. When the suffering lingers and the miracle doesn’t arrive, does that mean grace is missing?
In today’s episode, we’re talking about gritty grace—the kind that doesn’t erase the pain but sustains you through it. We’ll explore what Scripture reveals about God’s power in weakness, why He sometimes doesn’t remove the hardship, and how His grace is still at work—even when you don’t feel it.
If you’re weary of waiting for an answer, this episode is for you.
Key Takeaways
God’s grace isn’t just about removing pain—it’s about shaping us through it.
Sufficient grace means just enough strength for the next step, not always a miraculous rescue.
Weakness isn’t failure—it’s the place where God’s power shines the brightest.
You are not forgotten. You are not alone. Grace is here, even now.
💡Today’s Big Idea: When the pain’s not erased, God has gritty grace.
⚡️Today’s Small Step: Mad, glad, weary, or in pain—grace is there, just whisper His name.
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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:
🌳 Grace Breaks: 50 Ways to Connect with God During Your Busy Day 🌳
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Scriptures, neuroscience tips, and Scriptural prompts
50 beautifully designed printable cards to create your own Grace Breaks jar for daily inspiration
Give yourself permission to pause and reconnect with the God who carries you, even on your busiest days.
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