The True Grace of God

Dear Partners,

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Thank you for your prayers, support, and standing with us in faith.

REIGN OF GRACE

 I Peter 5: 5-12

“..All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, ‘God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.’ Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings. And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm, and steadfast. To Him be the power for ever and ever. Amen……. I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the *true grace of God. Stand fast in it.”

* bold and italics added

Here Peter speaks of the “true grace of God”. If we are to have abundant life experiencing the Kingdom and reaching out to influence others, we need to understand this grace. Walking in this grace involves:

1. Submissive. We need a submissive heart to accomplish the mission God gives. A submissive heart to God and to one another. It is not about our agenda, but His agenda. God gives the grace to be submissive and to come together for Kingdom purpose.
2. Humility. To walk in humility means that we look to God, and not our own strength, to meet our needs. God gives grace to lean on Him.
3. Cast our cares. To walk in grace means to give our cares to Him. The cares of life choke out the word and make it unfruitful. God gives grace to cast our cares on Him so we may go forth and accomplish His purpose.
4. To understand your enemy. When you attempt to walk out the Kingdom, you will experience resistance from the devil. By the divine enabling power of His grace, we may discern the devil’s work and resist.
5. To remember that others are encountering the same sufferings. To use this grace is to know you are not alone. As we overcome in battle, our authority in Christ increases.

Peter wanted to encourage us by sharing concerning the “true grace of God” and what it means to walk in it.  May we all live in God’ grace. More grace God…..

 FAMILY UPDATE

• Michelle and I ministered in Canton, MS. God moved mightily in the service. 
• Jacob and Abigail continue to prepare, learn, and be used of God at Ballet Magnificat. 
• We all enjoyed a Sports Day with the Japanese community in Jackson.
•  God continues to bless.

PRAYER NEEDS

1. Prayer for us as we contend for God and His Kingdom here
2. Partners
3. Wisdom
4. A dryer. (Still on the hunt)

 PARTNER INFORMATION

Your partnership is greatly needed and appreciated. Be sure to make out checks to “Antioch International Ministries” and designate, on a separate piece of paper, not on the check, that your monies go to “Mark and Michelle Gulland”. We receive 100% of all monies given. All gifts are tax-decuctible.

Send support to:

Antioch International Ministries

246 Cowden Road

New Wilmington, PA 16142

Our personal contact information:

Mark and Michelle Gulland

209 Glenwood Drive

Madison, MS 39110

P 814-657-0751

markgulland@gmail.com

Thank You,

Mark and Michelle Gulland