Grace covering for imperfect blamelessness

1 Th 5:23 & 28

23- May God Himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
28- The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

As I read through vs. 23 I kind of tossed my hands in the air as I read the part about keeping blameless. If this was the end of the letter I would have been very discouraged because no matter how good my intentions are and how pure I (me) try to keep my heart I always stumble, trip, get dirty, wander, sleep, loose control... Instead, Paul finished his letter with the foundation of our path to the cross and beyond. Grace.

Grace Grace Grace Grace Grace....

Without it I would be doomed. Grace is the uel that drives my heart to be clean. Grace is what fuels my faith, my hope, my love. I am eternally thankful for the kindness/gentleness (for lack of more powerful words) of our Lord and savior.

God I pray that I can extend this same grace to others. That I may be a reflection of your power and love to those in this world who have not tasted the sweetness of your grace.

Amen.