Grace

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My Life Verse is in the Second Letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians 12:9

but [the LORD] said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness." I will rather boast most gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell with me.

It is about God's sufficient, saving, sanctifying Grace.

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But even before my 2 Cor. 12:9 life verse, one of Matt Maher's songs is already my favorite, i.e., Your Grace is Enough.

Sorry. I can't find a video that I want, so I'd just give you the lyrics.

Great is your faithfulness O God of Jacob

You wrestled with the sinner's restless heart

You lead me by still waters into mercy

And nothing can keep us apart

[So] Remember Your people

Remember Your children

Remember Your promise

O God

[For] Your Grace is enough

Your Grace is enough

Your Grace is enough

Your Grace is enough

For me

Great is Your love and justice God of Jacob

You used the weak to lead the strong

You lead us in the song of Heaven's victory

And all Your people's sing along

[So] Remember Your people

Remember Your children

Remember Your promise

O God

[For] Your Grace is enough

Your Grace is enough

Your Grace is enough

Your Grace is enough

For me

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And just recently, I learned that my patron saint:

Bishop of Hippo and Doctor of the Church

Aurelius Augustinus, or most known as St. Augustine of Hippo, is a Doctor of the Church and named DOCTOR GRATIAE (Doctor of Grace).

St. Augustine is designated as a Doctor of the Church on September 20, 1295 by Pope Boniface XIII.

Our hearts were made for You, O Lord, and they are restless until it rests in You. --St. Augustine

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Prayer of St. Augustine

Breathe in me O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy;

Act in me O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy;

Draw my heart O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy;

Strengthen me O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy;

Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I may always be holy.

Amen.

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us.

Most Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.

St. Augustine of Hippo, pray for us.

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Wow! Isn't that amazing? Isn't that an affirmation? And isn't that GRACE?