I fall every day, but His grace catches me

Thursday, September 25th
I Fall Every Day but His Grace Catches Me
By: Sheila Sonon

Listen, I’ve got to be real with you—every single day I mess up. I sin, I stumble, and then I sit there wondering if God is just shaking His head at me like, “Really? Again?” I try so hard to do better, live better, make Him proud… but most days I just fall flat on my face.
Recently, I had to make one of the hardest decisions of my life—one I never thought I’d face. I wrestled with it, prayed over it, and still, part of me wonders if I got it right. At the core, I want to know if God is happy with me. Honestly, does anyone have His number so I can just call and ask? I wish it worked like that. Instead, I remind myself that God sees my heart, and even when I stumble, He knows I’m trying to walk with Him.

Here’s the wild part though: God already knew this was coming. He knows every step I’ll take before I even lift my foot. He’s counted every hair on my head, and He knows the heaviness I carry inside. And still—this is the part that amazes me—He gives me grace anyway. The Bible says, “But where sin increased, grace increased all the more” (Romans 5:20, NIV).

I can’t wrap my head around that kind of generosity. I don’t deserve it. I can’t earn it and I can’t even comprehend it. But that’s the point—God is just that Good. He’s merciful, and He loves us in a way we’ll never fully understand.

So yeah, I’m a mess. But I’m a loved mess. And even when I fall flat, His grace is right there to pick me up, dust me off, and whisper—“I’ve got you.”