It's By God's Grace Novels & Stories

Clearing her throat, Grace forced a chuckle and said, "Sorry for saying unnecessary things. Oh... look! I've become skilled with the crutches. It's thanks to you." Adro smiled and nodded once. "Glad to help you. You're an independent woman." "Everyone becomes independent when circumstances force them to. My grandmother used to say, As humans, we must be able to adapt quickly—even though I still struggle with that, to be honest," Grace replied, her voice dwindling to a murmur. "Your grandmother was a wise woman. No wonder you grew into a woman with a beautiful heart. No need to judge yourself," Adro said.

Grace dreamed of me? *****

She witnessed my ups and downs, and so did I to her. [End of Flashback] *********** We've endured every struggle together and lifted one another. If I'd ever lose Grace, I don't think I could bear the pain any longer. My mind cried a silent prayer as I wailed in the arms of a stranger. 'Grace is all I have. Oh, God, don't let me lose her too. She's the only person who never abandoned me in this lonely life. Please, oh Lord, save her from the fire with your miraculous mercy.'

the doctor said with a smile and left. "I told you naa Akash beta, God will never let us down because his love is unconditional. When you can't put your prayer into words, God hears your heart" Shanthi maa told and caressed my hair softly. I prayed silently and thanked God for this second chance. ********************************* How is it?

I wasn’t sure if he understood what I meant, but I hoped he knew that I didn’t blame him for what happened to me. "How did I get so lucky to have you, baby? I don’t remember doing anything special for God to bless me with you." "Don’t you know? God favors those who have sinned." He laughed like he didn’t believe me. "Why are you laughing?" "Because of what you said. Why would God favor me when I’m a sinner?" "Because He loves you. He wants you to feel His love. That’s why, no matter what we’ve done, He gives us things or people that can be the reason for us to change. It’s up to us if we accept it."

I said and both of the start laughing. As I watch the two, there was this unmistakable joy and pride that swell in my heart. I thank the moon goddess for this blessing. I couldn't have asked for more after what that treacherous man did to me. If not for her grace, I'll be dead right now, and my child wouldn't have come to life. Everything I am today is due to her grace and the kindness of Tristan. I can't thank those two enough, I'm just indebted to them for life.

Although I guess if I knew tomorrow I guess I wouldn't need faith I guess if I never fell, I guess I wouldn't need grace I guess if I knew His plans, I guess He wouldn't be God. ••• I'm ill. Terminally ill and it's that bad that up till this moment I'm only surviving... His calmness. His plain look. His toneless voice.

Place her faith in a higher power to get her and Grayson through this. Today was a day made for miracles after all. A virgin birth of the savior the world needed. God had come through back then and he could do it now. Amber would be a better person and make her life mean more. She would get involved with charity work, hell even go to church. Why had it taken Amber so long to see how blessed she was?

To rid her mind of the monsters that threatened to overwhelm her. A memory flashed behind my eyes, one of Grace on the brink of being a teenager. She was sitting in the gardens in a rare moment of peace, content to make daisy chains in the grass. She had been singing a song then, one that was passed down through the generations. Originally written as a dedication to the Moon Goddess, the lyrics had changed over time to become a beacon of hope to everyone. It was all about finding the strength to continue, reminding yourself that you are important, that you matter, that you make an impact. About loving your differences. It was a soft, beautiful song.

Grace said nothing, or maybe she couldn't, and was already pondering on what the words meant. Noah was born and raised to go to church, although lately, he hadn't really found his way there, but he believed in God, and he knew He was right there with him in every step he took. He was the kind of guy that would pray before he began any surgery, and the one that would say grace before any meal. He knew what path he walked on, and the strength that came from him.