Day 68 of 100 days of hope
Hope Through Grace
I’ve been learning a lot lately about hope through grace, and it all started with something simple—but emotional. One of my kids was kind of sneaking out, avoiding conversation, clearly not wanting to talk. My mommy senses knew something was off, but I couldn’t tell what. I just felt it.
Later I found out the truth:
They didn’t want to explain what they were doing because they were afraid I would judge them.
Hearing that hit me in the heart. Not in a painful way—but in a humbling one. I was so grateful they told me. So relieved we could clear the air. So thankful I could apologize, reassure them, and let them know how important they are to me.
And the funny thing?
They were actually doing good things.
They were making thoughtful, healthy decisions for themselves.
They were trying to grow.
And I didn’t need to worry so much.
The Relief of Grace
When moments like this happen, I feel relief in such simple, human things:
Gaining clarity about where someone is really at
Being able to apologize
Starting over—right there in the moment
Grace cracks open our assumptions, our fears, our need to control. It softens the edges. It lets us breathe again. It gives us permission to grow.
The Gift of Growth Through Relationships
Relationships stretch us. They show us where we’re strong and where we need work. They motivate us to grow, not because we’re broken, but because we love the person in front of us.
I feel like I’m growing all the time.
And honestly? That’s one of the great gifts of being in relationship with anyone—children, spouses, friends. Love calls us to rise.
What Grace Gave Me That Day
That moment with my child reminded me of what grace always offers:
I can do better
I can stay connected
I can learn from my mistakes
I can show more love and understanding
And I’m grateful—so grateful—for the relationships that help me be a better version of myself than I was before.
Where Could Grace Bring Hope Into Your Life?
I wonder for you… where could a little more grace open things back up?
To reconnect
To repair
To restore
To find balance
To navigate with love
It’s never easy to see our weaknesses. It’s never easy to admit when we’ve been off. But the relief that comes afterward is worth it—the way grace rebuilds connection, strengthens love, and gives us hope for what’s possible next.
May grace help you breathe easier today.
And may it bring you hope for tomorrow. 💛