Do you know what grace means? Do you practice it?

2015-07-09T10:24:53-04:00

I try not to share religious or political stuff, but this was funny and good from today's Daily Bread - Grace in our Hearts. You don't have to be religious to appreciate the message and the story, which actually happened to me at a ball(s) too...

A few years ago, four-star General Peter Chiarelli (the No. 2 general in the US Army at that time) was mistaken for a waiter by a senior presidential advisor at a formal Washington dinner. As the general stood behind her in his dress uniform, the senior advisor asked him to get her a beverage. She then realized her mistake, and the general graciously eased her embarrassment by cheerfully refilling her glass and even inviting her to join his family sometime for dinner.

The word gracious comes from the word grace, and it can mean an act of kindness or courtesy, like the general’s. But it has an even deeper meaning to followers of Christ. We are recipients of the incredible free and unmerited favor—grace—that God has provided through His Son, Jesus (Eph. 2:8).

Enjoy!

http://odb.org/2015/07/09/grace-in-our-hearts/

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Grace in Our Hearts

A few years ago, four-star General Peter Chiarelli (the No. 2 general in the US Army at that time) was mistaken for a waiter by a senior presidential advisor at a formal Washington dinner. As the g...

Response by SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. made Jul 9 at 2015 10:30 AM

2015-07-09T10:30:40-04:00

I heard it that Grace can never be earned, it is an unconditional, undeserved reward from the power that can condemn you to eternal punishment if you don't follow the rules.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Jul 9 at 2015 10:31 AM

2015-07-09T10:31:20-04:00

COL Charles Williams, Yes, I practice 'grace'. For me, grace is much easier now than it was 50 years ago.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Jul 9 at 2015 10:32 AM

2015-07-09T10:32:21-04:00

COL Charles Williams, sir, that is a great example for us all in our dealings with others of any rank or station. Thank you for posting it.

Response by SSG John Erny made Jul 9 at 2015 10:34 AM

2015-07-09T10:34:57-04:00

COL Charles Williams Sir, to make it that far up the ladder I think a certain amount of grace is needed along with good people skills and some humour.

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Jul 9 at 2015 10:56 AM

2015-07-09T10:56:19-04:00

COL Charles Williams - Great story! I think you are right, this goes beyonds one's belief or what name a person uses for their God. I think it ties in perfectly into our discussion about servant leaders as well and shows everyone that even sometimes as a senior leader you need to be willing to do the smallest of tasks.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 9 at 2015 11:22 AM

2015-07-09T11:22:42-04:00

Thank you for sharing this. I try to act with Grace all the time, then my mouth gets in the way. LOL. But I always have the best intentions. COL Charles Williams
Thank you for sharing this article! We are not perfect, we can just "try" to be.

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Jul 9 at 2015 11:23 AM

2015-07-09T11:23:11-04:00

COL Charles Williams He was a good General. I actually picked him up and escorted him to the Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait for his flight north into Iraq to take over back in 2006! Very Gracious gentlemen and Senior Officer.

Response by MAJ Matthew Arnold made Jul 9 at 2015 11:44 AM

2015-07-09T11:44:52-04:00

Thank you all for this uplifting conversation. (Where ever 2 or more are gathered in my name...)

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Jul 9 at 2015 12:02 PM

2015-07-09T12:02:17-04:00

Great example sir. We all should just take things in stride sometimes as the General did. Next time someone cuts you off on the road or acts rudely, it's easy to get angry but hard to realize that maybe the person was just having a bad day like we all do. Sometimes the small act of kindness of overlooking the issue and not getting frustrated can go a long way for both parties.

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Jul 9 at 2015 1:12 PM

2015-07-09T13:12:10-04:00

Nice story Sir. Thank you for sharing.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jul 10 at 2015 8:40 PM

2015-07-10T20:40:14-04:00

Grace is Grant receiving Lees surrender and letting all turn around and go home.