Writing about Grace!

My co-author and I are Christians.  Meaning we believe in the existence of God and His Son Jesus Christ.  Throughout our book our characters pray at very appropriate times. But though we are Christians, our book is not considered a Christian Fiction.  

That being said, I am amazed at how differently I view the passages that I co-wrote almost a year ago.  For example, two of our characters are discussing an incident that happened earlier in the book.  I'm not going to explain exactly what they are talking about but know that it was something which not everyone would have survived.  But the entire team survived despite the odds. 

Mac says, “…that was by the Grace of God, not by any human here on Earth. He knows we are warriors for justice.”

Emily says, “I truly believe you are correct. I do not see how anyone else could have survived what all of you have seen and done if you weren't Graced by God.”

~Call Sign: Wrecking Crew (Storm Warning)

I'm sure there are pages upon pages on the Internet or Christian books that explain the meaning of Grace on a theological level.  During Emmaus, we were taught the different types of Grace.  But what I'm talking about today is the basic believe that many have that God protects His people. Maybe some of those people feel they are chosen.  Others feel blessed that they are alive and know that it was not by their own doing or as Mac says, "...no human here on Earth." 

So please ask yourself, do believe in God's Grace?  Have you seen God's Grace in your own life?  Have you seen it in someone else's life?

Please feel free to share but remember this is a public forum.

DeColores,

Lynn Hallbrooks