The Story Book Trail: Unmerited Favour and Unconditional Love

I took my girls, and went to a place called Carrick Hill here in Adelaide, South Australia. A friend had invited us to go and have a look at the Story Book Trail they have set up there. It rained.... and we got a bit wet, but we managed to have a look at some really interesting scenes from popular stories that were set up in the beautiful Gardens of Carrick hill: Winnie the Pooh, Tiddalik the Frog, Wind in the Willows, The Hobbit, Three Billy Goats Gruff, Quidditch Tree (Harry Potter), The Jungle Book and Animalia, The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, The Magic Faraway Tree and Charlottes Web.
Carrick Hill is a beautiful, old restored house with most of its original contents intact and the grounds are still the same size. It is green and well cared for, roses and fruit tress, shaped evergreens and manicured lawns. And in the midst of it, all these scenes set up.


It got me wondering about my own life and what would the scenes be at various parts of my life, would there be an ugly troll lurking under a curved bridge or a Big Brave Aslan coming to save me and teach me life lessons in Narnia. Whatever the theme of each chapter, a common thread runs through my life God's GRACE (UNMERITED FAVOUR) and UNCONDITIONAL LOVE.
I'm going to spend some time pondering the chapters in the story of my life and remind myself that God has given me enough grace for the sphere I am in (from a message preached by Victoria Osteen). Whatever my circumstance, whatever my experience, God has given me grace for it. I am comfortable knowing that whatever happens, He has given me, already, enough Grace to go through it.His Grace is sufficient for each chapter of my  life, it saves me and helps me to accomplish what I am not able to do on my own. His unmerited favour is more than enough for any circumstance.
Because of His grace, you don't have to live worried, wondering how you are going to make it. His grace is sufficient for your every need. When you're tempted to look ahead into tomorrow's worries, you can rest in God's grace knowing that He has fresh grace accompanying you each day to help you accomplish what's in front of you. God already has set into motion everything you need - not just to endure or barely make it. No, God's grace is a supernatural force breathing in your direction, causing you to rise above any situation. His wisdom, strength and favor are there. (courtesy of Joel and Victoria Osteen).

Imagine living your life with this knowledge: His grace is sufficient for your every need.

Dear Lord, help me to always remember that your grace is sufficient for me and that when I am weak, you are strong.

For more info on Carrick Hill:  http://www.carrickhill.sa.gov.au/events_calendar.html