“The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.“
— Philippians 4:23 KJV
Reflection on Today's Verse
This is Paul’s mic drop. Not a grand finale, no fireworks—just grace. The kind that holds you together when everything else is falling apart. The kind that finds you when you’re tired of trying, when you’re low on patience, low on peace, low on purpose.
He doesn’t say, “May you all be awesome.” Or “Try harder.” Or “Behave.” He says grace. That’s not permission to coast—it’s power to keep going. Grace isn’t a pat on the head. It’s oxygen for the soul. Paul knew people would leave this letter and face a world that doesn’t care much about faith. So he gives them what they’ll need most. Not rules. Not guilt. Just grace.
And that’s enough.
Personal Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank You for grace. Not the pretty word people put on mugs, but the real, gritty, undeserved kind You give every day. I forget how much I need it until I run out of strength, patience, or love—and You remind me You never run out of any of those.
Be with me today. Let Your grace not just surround me but carry me. Let it shape how I speak, how I forgive, how I live. Amen.
Author
Alona Smith is a devoted follower of Jesus Christ who believes that life’s true purpose is found in knowing Him and making Him known. She is passionate about sharing God’s Word with clarity and compassion, helping others see the beauty of the gospel of grace revealed through the Apostle Paul.
Grounded in Scripture and led by the Spirit, Alona seeks to live out her faith in practical ways—showing kindness, extending forgiveness, and walking in love. Whether serving in her local church, encouraging a friend in need, or simply living as a light in her community, she strives to reflect Christ in both word and deed.