From a Life of Effort to a Life of Grace :: Courtney Ballard, Episode 346

Today’s episode wraps up our three-week religion versus relationship series, and, once again, it focuses our eyes on the beauty of God’s grace and how this gift plays a key role in our relationship with Him.

Courtney Ballard, from our Tupelo, Mississippi community, grew up as a pastor’s kid, always aware of God and His existence and working hard to be the “angel child” others expected her to be. However, this self-imposed title created a life pattern for Courtney of living for people and their applause, rather than living for God alone. She soon found herself at a crossroads - would she choose God’s grace or her own efforts and good intentions? Listen and find out what the Lord revealed!

VERSE OF THE WEEK:
“Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” Hebrews 11:6

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CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK:
This week be self-aware of the intentions in your heart and ask - am I living out of God’s grace or am I living for the applause of people?