"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." Ephesians 2:8
We had to reset our coffeepot's automatic brew time to 4am. Not because we were getting up earlier, but it was taking over an hour to brew the coffee. That wasn't a problem for the first pot, but it was totally unacceptable for the needed second pot of coffee to get through the morning in a timely, kind manner. After school i threw my sluggish coffeepot in a bag and returned to the store where i purchased it. I also took my receipt from the purchase -- 6.4 years ago.
Once at the service counter, i explained my issue. With no hesitation or questions asked, they credited my account with a FULL refund. Did i expect it? Not really. Was i surprised? Absolutely. BUT, the Good News did not stop there. After the exceptional customer service, i located an exact replacement in the store. To my delight the price was identical to 6.4 years ago... PLUS there was a $12 rebate on the coffeemaker's price. I got a shiny new coffeemaker along with an extra $12 to spend on coffee!
Did i deserve this generous gift? Probably not. But the unexpected grace and mercy i received turned my bitter mornings into better ones. My heart and cup runneth over this morning with an abundant amount of coffee and JOY.
Father, we are in a season filled with stress and strain. Thank You for Good News and joy discovered in our unexpected moments of delight. I am grateful for reminders to reflect on Your goodness, grace and mercy. I did nothing to deserve the sacrifice of Your Son for my sins. I merely came to You and asked Jesus in my heart as my Savior. You then credited my account as a child of God, accepting me as i was. Belonging to You blesses me continuously by restoring hope, joy and peace. Thank You for loving me beyond what i deserve. Your Love makes bitter times better.
Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the person who trusts in Him!
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