What is gravity? In physics it is the force that attracts a body toward the center of earth. Acceleration of gravity is approximately 32 feet per second per second. If you were falling subject to the pull of gravity for only two seconds, you would fall about 8 feet. If the ground was between you and the 8 foot distance you might get hurt. In physics, speed is distance over time or velocity. When I was young and stupid, I used to jump out of airplanes for fun knowing that if my parachute did not open, my terminal velocity hitting the ground would be about 120 mph from a belly-to-earth position. Most likely, I would not be writing this post today, if that had been my fate.
Instead of physics definitions of acceleration and velocity, consider spiritual definitions of grace and gratitude. If acceleration is the increase of velocity in physics, then gratitude is the increase of grace. The result of increased grace to benefit more and more people, will cause gratitude to increase and glorify God. (2 Cor 4:15)
I believe God’s grace is available to us all but do we consider his grace as a means to improve ourselves through serving others? The more we increase our capacity to accept grace the greater we are to share his grace. By sharing his grace with others, gratitude by others are possible which in turn glorifies God. Acceleration of His grace equals increased gratitude. Now that is a formula all of us should memorize and put to use in our daily lives.
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