Brothers—grace isn’t pretending everything’s fine. Grace doesn’t mean hiding sin or weakness and calling it “okay.” Real grace is knowing you’re not perfect, but still stepping into the light because Christ covers you. Fake grace is settling for the same cycles and excusing them. So let’s ask ourselves today: - Where have I been giving myself fake grace—excusing instead of repenting? - Where do I need to receive real grace—the kind that forgives and changes me? “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9) What’s one area in your life that needs real grace today?

Brothers—every tree shows its nature by the fruit it produces. Jesus said, “You will know them by their fruits” (Matthew 7:16). So I’ll ask it plain: - What kind of fruit is your life showing right now? - Is it patience, kindness, self-control—or is it bitterness, anger, distraction? Be honest with yourself, and with us. A tree doesn’t hide its fruit. Neither should we. What fruit are you bearing today?