“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” – Deuteronomy 31:8 (NIV)
This #SoulfulSunday, we wish you a lovely and Happy Easter. In church service today, I learned the Latin word ‘prevent’ is derived from – “praevenire.”
God’s grace is what’s known as “prevenient grace”—God’s grace that goes ahead of us, drawing us to Him, shaping our lives even when we’re unaware of it.
Today, we reflect on a beautiful and often overlooked aspect of God’s love: His grace that prevents—not in the modern sense of stopping something, but in the ancient and sacred sense of going before us.
Think of all the times you were spared, steered in a new direction, delayed, or denied. What if those moments weren’t disruptions, but divine interventions? What if God’s grace was already there—clearing the path, softening a blow, or drawing you closer to Him before you even asked?
On this Resurrection Sunday, we celebrate the ultimate act of prevenient grace: Jesus went to the cross for us before we ever knew how much we needed Him. He prepared the way back to the Father, ahead of our first breath, driven by a love that transcends time.
God’s grace is not only reactive—it’s proactive.
Before we stumble, He’s already steadying the path.
Before we call, He’s already answering.
Before we fall, His mercy is reaching out.
Reflection for prayer journaling:
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Can you recall a time when something didn’t go your way—and later, you saw God’s grace in that delay?
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How does knowing God’s grace goes before you shift the way you face uncertainty or hardship?
As always, take a deep breath, lay your burdens at His feet, and allow His peace to fill your heart.
🙏 Prayer for Resurrection Sunday:
“Gracious Father,
Thank You for Your love that comes before us. For the grace that prepares, protects, and provides—even when we can’t see it. Help us to trust You more deeply, knowing that You are already in the places we’re headed, working all things for our good. As we walk into this new week, may we be mindful of Your presence and confident in Your grace that goes before us.In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
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