Today we continue our series entitled “Living the Grace Life,” where we will learn to embrace and walk in God’s unmerited, unearned, and often undeserved favor throughout 2025.
Key scriptures for this year:
2 Corinthians? ?9?:?8? ?TPT??
“Yes, God is more than ready to overwhelm you with every form of grace, so that you will have more than enough of everything—every moment and in every way. He will make you overflow with abundance in every good thing you do.”
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??Galatians? ?5?:?4? ?TPT??
“If you want to be made right with God by fulfilling the obligations of the law, you have cut off more than your flesh—you have cut yourselves off from Christ and have fallen away from the revelation of grace!”
Romans? ?6?:?14? ?ERV??
“Sin will not be your master, because you are not under law. You now live under God’s grace.”
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1 Corinthians? ?15?:?10? ?NIV??
“But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.”
Additional scriptures for today:
Romans 12:2 NIV
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
2 Corinthians 3:18 TPT
“We can all draw close to him with the veil removed from our faces. And with no veil we all become like mirrors who brightly reflect the glory of the Lord Jesus. We are being transfigured into his very image as we move from one brighter level of glory to another. And this glorious transfiguration comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.”
Setting the Stage:
Yesterday, we talked about how grace liberates you. Today, we’re going to explore how grace transforms you. The more I study God’s grace, the more I’m convinced that it’s not just about God freely giving us something or freeing us from something; grace transforms us into something. This transformation is what Paul had in mind when he wrote, “We can all draw close to him with the veil removed from our faces. And with no veil we all become like mirrors who brightly reflect the glory of the Lord Jesus. We are being transfigured into his very image as we move from one brighter level of glory to another” (2 Cor. 3:18 TPT).
In our achievement-oriented culture, we often focus on external changes – better jobs, bigger houses, higher positions. But grace produces something far more significant: internal transformation that inevitably produces external results. Grace doesn’t just modify your behavior; it transforms your nature. It doesn’t just improve you; it remakes you. This is why Paul could boldly declare, “If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” (2 Cor. 5:17).
The power of grace isn’t just that it forgives your past; it’s that it transforms you for your future (the future God planned). And this transformation isn’t about human effort or religious performance. It’s about yielding to the divine power already at work within you. As Peter reminds us, God’s “divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life” (2 Peter 1:3). The transformation comes not from trying harder but from trusting deeper – allowing the grace that saved you to now transform every aspect of your being.
So, what does this mean to you today? A few things.
1. Grace Is Transformational, Not Just Transactional.
Many believers have reduced grace to a mere transaction – Jesus died, so we get to go to heaven. But grace is far more than a divine exchange; it’s a transformative power that changes us from the inside out. Paul explains in Romans 12:2 that we are “transformed by the renewing of our mind.” The Greek word used here is the same word for metamorphosis. It’s a complete change in state and function (like a caterpillar into a butterfly). This transformation happens as grace reveals a new way of thinking and living. When grace truly takes hold, it doesn’t just change your eternal destination; it changes your daily operation. It shifts how you view yourself, others, challenges, and opportunities. The power of grace doesn’t just save you; it remakes you into the image of Christ (2 Cor. 3:18). This transformation isn’t about trying harder but about yielding more completely to the grace at work within you.
How this applies to you:
— Grace transforms your professional identity from being achievement-based to being Christ-based, and grace-based.
— You begin to measure success not just by external metrics (like the accumulation of things) but by internal transformation (like the development of Godly character).
— In meetings and presentations, you operate with divine confidence that flows from who you are in Christ, not from what you know in your head.
— Your decision-making shifts from fear-based (the fear of failure or the fear of people’s opinions) to faith-based (where you simply focus on what God is leading you to do). Living this way, you will take Spirit-led risks, even in moments where you look foolish to those who don’t understand what you are doing.
— Grace transforms how you handle failure, viewing it as a stepping stone rather than a stumbling block.
— In leadership, you focus on developing people into who God called them to do, not just on developing their skills.
— You create corporate cultures that value transformation over mere transaction. You care about the people on your team and who they are, not just what they can do for you.
— Your communication style changes from demanding to empowering as you see people through grace-filled eyes.
— You develop strategies that leave room for divine intervention and supernatural acceleration, where everyone on your team knows you are relying on God. Leading this way, your work becomes a showcase for God’s glory.
2. Grace Operates in Abundance, Not Scarcity.
God’s grace isn’t offered in limited supply. Paul declares that God is “more than ready to overwhelm you with every form of grace” (2 Cor. 9:8). In a world driven by scarcity thinking – limited resources, limited opportunities, limited time – grace introduces a radical abundance mindset. This isn’t prosperity gospel; it’s prosperity grace! Grace doesn’t operate on the principle of “just enough”; it operates on the principle of “more than enough.” This abundance isn’t just about material provision but encompasses wisdom, creativity, favor, peace, joy, and every other resource you need to fulfill your divine purpose.
How this applies to you:
— You approach resource limitations with divine creativity rather than human anxiety because you know God can either multiply it or maximize it. Either way, you will produce results that glorify Him.
— In business planning, you know that your team can accomplish more with less because God’s grace is on you.
— You develop an abundance mentality that expects God’s provision to precede and exceed the vision He’s given you.
— Your approach to time management shifts from scarcity (“never enough time”) to supernatural efficiency. God will help you make the most of your time. People will be amazed at how much you can get done in a short amount of time (I am a witness).
— You create work environments that reflect abundance thinking rather than scarcity competition. In other words, you know there is enough to go around, so you are not afraid or angry when someone else is winning. You can actually celebrate their success, because you know it will not negatively impact yours.
— In negotiations and partnerships, you operate from a position of grace-based confidence rather than fear-based protectionism.
— You approach staffing and team development with an eye for potential, not just proven performance, because you know we all have to start somewhere. In other words, when you are not afraid of failure or of lack, you are more apt to give people a chance to develop.
3. Grace Produces Rest, Not Restlessness.
In our hyper-productive culture, restlessness is often celebrated as ambition. But grace introduces a radical concept: divine rest. This isn’t laziness or complacency; it’s a supernatural confidence that what God has called you to do, He will empower you to accomplish. The writer of Hebrews speaks of “entering God’s rest” (Heb. 4:10-11) as we cease from our own works. This rest is active, not passive. It’s working from a position of confidence in God’s ability rather than anxiety about our own. Grace-based rest produces a peace that defies logical explanation – peace in the midst of deadlines, peace during organizational change, and peace when facing impossible challenges. This rest becomes your competitive advantage in a world driven by stress and burnout.
How this applies to you:
— You develop a leadership presence characterized by calm confidence rather than anxious energy.
— Your approach to deadlines shifts from panic-driven to peace-centered productivity.
— In crisis management, you model supernatural rest that inspires creative solutions rather than reactive responses.
— You create work rhythms that honor both productivity and rest as complementary, not competitive.
— Your decision-making improves as you operate from a position of rest rather than restlessness.
— You approach goal-setting with divine patience, understanding that God’s timing often differs from your timeline. In other words, when timelines shift, and the Holy Spirit still gives you peace about it, you don’t get frustrated. You learn to rest in God’s timing.
— Your personal productivity increases as you learn to rest in the midst of the activity, not just after the activity. Don’t miss this point. Grace enables you to rest while you work, not just after work. This is a game-changer! It will change your mental and physical health.
— Your approach to work-life balance (or integration) is rooted in God’s grace and peace. As a result, you enjoy it all!
4. Grace Leads to Total Reliance, Not Self-Dependence – My Personal Testimony.
I want to get personal with this final point and share part of my own journey. All the teaching I’ve done about grace represents what I’ve studied for over 12 years, and it has truly transformed my life. Understanding THE GRACE LIFE means I can genuinely say what Jesus said: “Without God, I can do nothing,” and “Without Him, I am nothing.” Yet with Him, I can do all things.
Studying the grace of God has helped me understand what David was thinking when he proclaimed, “The Lord is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?” This isn’t just theological theory for me—it’s my daily reality. I am in God, God is in me, and my total reliance is on Him. I genuinely attempt to live my life only doing what I believe He wants me to do.
Living this way, when I face something huge—something that would cause most people tremendous stress—I’m not stressing because I’m trusting. My total reliance is on God. My total confidence is in Him. For me, He is not a source; He is THE source of my life. He is my light and my salvation—of whom shall I be afraid? He is the strength of my life. This total reliance has brought me freedom like nothing else could.
How this applies to you:
— You can approach overwhelming challenges with peace, knowing your confidence is in God, not yourself.
— In decision-making, you seek God’s wisdom first rather than relying primarily on your experience.
— You create work environments where dependence on God is viewed as a strength, not a weakness.
— You develop a leadership style that reflects humble confidence that comes from knowing Who lives within you.
— In strategic planning, leave room for divine intervention rather than trying to control every variable. In other words, you don’t have to figure everything out upfront. God’s got you!
— You model a leadership approach that demonstrates strength through surrender to God’s purposes.
— During times of crisis, you exemplify supernatural calm that comes from total reliance on God.
— You make it clear that your personal devotional time with God is the true source of your professional success.
— You openly acknowledge God’s hand in your achievements rather than taking personal credit.
— Let your life become a testimony of what God can do through someone who is fully yielded to Him.
Declaration of Faith:
Father, I thank You for the transforming power of Your amazing grace.
I declare that Your grace is transforming me from the inside out, renewing my mind and reshaping my identity.
Your abundant grace overwhelms every area of scarcity in my life and work.
I enter Your divine rest, working from supernatural peace rather than human anxiety.
I place my total reliance on You, knowing You are not just a source but THE source of my life.
I yield completely to Your purposes, keeping my eyes upon You and my heart yielded to You.
I live with supernatural confidence, not stressing but trusting, even when facing tremendous challenges.
My life and leadership demonstrate the power of grace to change everything it touches.
Living this way, I experience THE GRACE LIFE in 2025 and beyond, and GREATER IS COMING FOR ME!
I declare this by faith. In Jesus’ name. Amen!
This is Today’s Word! Apply it and prosper!
