Romans 6 reminds me that grace is not just forgiveness for the past; it is power for a new life. Paul asks, “Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound?” The answer is clear: because I have been united with Christ, I am called to walk in newness of life. I am no longer mastered by sin, resentment, pride, or selfishness. I belong to Christ.
That means the grace God has extended to me must also flow through me. Someone in my life may need patience, forgiveness, or a fresh start from me—not because they have earned it, but because I have not earned the grace God has given me either. Extending grace does not mean ignoring truth; it means refusing to let bitterness rule my heart.
Who needs me to extend grace? The person I am most tempted to judge, avoid, or hold at a distance.
What concrete act will I take in faith? I will reach out, speak kindly, pray for them by name, and choose one practical way to show love without expecting anything in return.
Lord, help me live as someone who is dead to sin and alive to You. Let Your grace change not only what I believe, but how I treat others today.
