Signs You Are Growing in Grace, Part 27

Your weekly installment of 20 grace tweets from Scotty Smith:

A sign you’re growing in grace: Though you don’t let anyone put you under the law, your love for God’s law is increasing.

A sign you’re growing in grace: Because of Jesus’ commitment to perfect his Bride, you stay engaged with your broken church.

A sign you’re growing in grace: As much as you’d like to have a church of you & your 20 best friends, you know that’s anti-gospel.

A sign you’re growing in grace: You no longer have to have either the first or the last word in a conversation.

A sign you’re growing in grace: You don’t second guess your decisions, exaggerate your “wins” or obsess about your failures as much.

A sign you’re growing in grace: When sharing a meal with friend(s) in a busy restaurant, they have your full attention.

A sign you’re growing in grace: When someone says or does something that hurts you, you don’t tell anyone else before going to them first.

A sign you’re growing in grace: When your kids or spouse leave the table, you don’t eat off their plates, except dessert.

A sign you’re growing in grace: The jury may still out on your millennium view, but it’s FIRMLY in on your view of the centrality of the gospel.

A sign you’re growing in grace: The main sign you look at and cling to is Jesus’ cross.

A sign you’re growing in grace: When you start feeling melancholy or self-absorbed, you share the gospel with someone.

A sign you’re growing in grace: You know that repentance is more about promises God has made to you than vice versa.

A sign you’re growing in grace: You don’t rescue people as often or as quickly from the pain of growth.

A sign you’re growing in grace: You know the abundant life includes an abundance of things which will drive you to Jesus.

A sign you’re growing in grace: When you see someone with food on their face you don’t reach across the table and wipe.

A sign you’re growing in grace: You offer less suggestions to people before they ask your opinion or help.

A sign you’re growing in grace: You spend less time judging other people’s prayers and rehearsing your’s before you pray.

A sign you’re growing in grace: You’re less likely to speed up when impatient people try to pass you.

A sign you’re growing in grace: You’re already thinking about giving your spouse an unhurried, engaged presence tonight.

A sign you’re growing in grace: You believe in the sovereignty of God when you’re on your knees & when you’re standing.

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