Grace and Peace

"1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." Philippians 1:1-2 NIV

Grace and peace. This is a fantastic way to greet people. Blessing them with God's grace and peace. Grace - God's undeserved favor towards you and I. God looking out for us. God, getting our back. God having our very best interest in His heart. Peace - A stillness and calm about life even in the midst of everyday life. A peace that allows us to move from fretting and frustration into a deeper faith in God. A peace that helps us sleep at night. A peace that clears our minds and hearts and allows us to enjoy life and relationships as we sit in traffic, correct mistakes at work, negotiate contracts, pay bills, study for exams, loose a game, and on and on the list goes.

Grace and peace. May we live in them a little bit today. Take a breath and ask God for that grace and peace and pray the same blessing for someone else right now.