February 9, 2019
NEW AND BETTER STORIES
by

Imagine—only for a moment—your life without the grace of God. Every foolish act of adolescence; every spiteful, angry word you’ve said; every broken relationship would trail after you like dragging cannonballs uphill.
There could be no forgiveness, but only possibly forgetfulness. All things wounded would never heal. The sun would never rise on faith or hope or possibilities.
But we rejoice that grace has come to us in Jesus—that our stories are forever changed for better. So grace always opens into gratitude. We celebrate a rescue we could never accomplish because of what Christ accomplished for us.
And He ever lives—it is His joy—to intercede for us, to turn our painful histories into stories that will bless and lift the world.
So stay in grace.
About the Author
Adventist Review
Sign up for the newsletter
Get the latest Adventist news straight into your inbox.
Follow us:
Related

The Hour of His Judgment
The judgment is good news either way.
Charissa Torossian
October 19, 2026

From Devotions to Devotional Living
Struggling with devotions? Maybe it’s not your routine—maybe it’s your understanding of your relationship with Jesus.
Scott R. Ward
October 14, 2026

Church President Makes Impassioned Plea to Move Forward Together
On October 10 Erton Köhler, president of the General Conference, preached on Revelation 10 and 14, in which, he said, we can find God’s call to mission.
Libna Stevens
October 11, 2026

Can My Sincere Love Be Sin?
Not every sincere feeling we have is automatically righteous.
Frank Hasel
September 27, 2026
