We have been given peace with God, the war is over, and we have been introduced to grace. We live in the state of grace and have the spirit of grace. This new status gives us access to the presence of God, and we can worship Him immediately, continuously, and personally. We are no longer separated from God by barriers, but have a direct connection through Jesus Christ, our introducer. We are called to stand firm in this grace, to express it, and to live in the state of North Carolina, where we cheer for those on the team of grace and live in harmony with others.
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