Pastor Jason Wratchford | Ephesians 1, verses 3-5
When life gets complicated and past hurts threaten to define us, where can we find hope? In times of estrangement, disappointment, and struggle, it’s easy to carry shame, guilt, bitterness, or the weight of others’ opinions.
But God’s grace reminds us that our past doesn’t have the final word. Through faith in Jesus, we are forgiven, accepted, and given a new identity rooted in Him—not in our failures or our performance. And grace doesn’t stop with us.
As we learn to live from the grace we’ve received, we can extend that same grace to others through forgiveness, love, and service. Discover how God’s grace frees us from the past and leads us toward the purpose He has prepared for us. Let’s listen in…
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Scripture References:
Ephesians 1, verses 3-6; Galatians 1, verses 15–16a; Ephesians 2, verses 1, 4-5, 8-10; Romans 4, verses 1-5; Galatians 2, verse 21; Galatians 5, verse 1, 4, 13; Hebrews 13, verse 8
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