Grace and Peace

Grace be to you and peace from God the Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ.

Galatians 1:3

In the opening comments from the Apostle Paul to the people of the Galatian region, he offers the words grace and peace. As Christians, we are thankful for the grace of God, and we are blessed to know we have peace with God and the peace of God! God loves you, and I so much that He gives us this grace and peace. You are valuable to God!

Grace is something from the Lord. It is not something we earn or deserve. God’s grace is freely given and freely received. Getting better than what we deserve is a fantastic thing about the grace of God!

Peace is incredible too. Do you have peace with God? Is a guilty conscience rattling your soul? Is your life full of unresolved regret? You can make peace with God today. Confess any sin or regretful instances of experience to the Lord and ask Him to heal your soul. He will. Make peace with God by finding forgiveness and a new life in Jesus Christ. Please see the “How to Have Eternal Life” section on this site. Peace with God is looking to the future and ensuring your salvation in Jesus.

What about the peace of God? The order of God is something for living each day. All of us have challenges and struggles, and as we move forward in our peace with God, there are times where we may not fully realize the peace of God. Peace. Contentment. Satisfaction. All of this is part of the peace of God that we can enjoy daily! This peace is living a life of less stress, more easiness of mind, and a better understanding of God’s presence.

Be encouraged with God’s grace and peace today – you are worth it!

Published by Dr Steven

Steven Harness is a Christian husband and father of three who has been married to Natalie for nearly 25 years. A veteran pastor and counselor he’s been in gospel ministry for 25 years. He blessed to serve as the lead pastor of the Wilton Baptist Church in Wilton, NY. He has a long-term interest in archeology, history, creation science, ancient languages, and the Bible. He enjoys the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and targeting. He is also a fan of youth sports such as Jr. NBA and Little League baseball, both of which he has enjoyed coaching. Concerning credentials, Steven holds a Bachelor of Bible (BB) at Pensacola Christian College, a Master of Divinity (MDiv.) in Education from Mid-America Theological Seminary, a Master of Ministry (MMin.) in Pastoral Studies, a Doctor of Philosophy of Religion (PhD.) in Counseling from Bethany Divinity Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry (DMin.) in theology and apologetics from Liberty University. He is also a Board-Certified Christian Counselor (BCPPC), a SYMBIS facilitator, and president of the New York Association of Christian Schools. He is the lead counselor of Mountain View Christian Counseling and the lead speaker for Truth Defended, and apologetics ministry. www.truthdefended.org Ultimately, Steven hopes to serve the Lord with gladness, humble plodding along and making a difference for the Kingdom. He is available for special conferences and training sessions. Steve is also a Board-Certified Christian Counselor (BCPPC) and a SYMBIS facilitator. He is the president of Mountain View Christian Counseling and the New York Association of Christian Schools. He recently started "Truth Defended" a ministry equipping Christians to defend their faith. View more posts