It’s not enough to just receive grace—we’re called to reflect it. Just as God’s grace meets us in our shortcomings, we can become vessels of that same grace in our relationships, friendships, workplaces, and even in conflict.
In Part 1 of this series, we talked about learning to give yourself grace. In Part 2, we looked at the difference between the grace we offer ourselves and the endless grace God offers us. Now, there’s one more piece we can’t overlook: grace was never meant to stop with us. It’s meant to flow through us.
The same way God meets us in our mess, He calls us to meet others in theirs.
Grace in Our Relationships
In Colossians 3:13, Paul writes:
“Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.” Colossians 3:13 NLT
If we’re honest, sometimes offering grace to others can feel harder than offering it to ourselves. We carry hurts, disappointments, and unmet expectations that can make it difficult. But extending grace means choosing to see people as human—imperfect, growing, and in need of compassion, just like we are.
Grace in Conflict
Grace doesn’t ignore conflict, but it transforms how we walk through it. Instead of holding grudges or seeking revenge, grace invites us to pause, listen, and forgive. It doesn’t mean letting people walk over us—it means refusing to let bitterness have the last word.
When we remember how much God has forgiven us, it becomes possible to forgive others, even when it costs us.
Grace in Community
Grace also changes the way we show up in community. Imagine friendships, workplaces, and families where people didn’t have to be perfect to be accepted. That’s what living grace outwardly looks like—it creates safe spaces where people can be real, heal, and grow.
Putting Grace into Practice
In Part 2 of this series we talked about how grace is both a belief and a habit. When it comes to others, we can practice grace by:
- Speaking life-giving words instead of criticism.
- Pausing before reacting in anger or frustration.
- Reminding ourselves: “They’re human too, and God’s not finished with them.”
God’s grace isn’t just a gift to be received—it’s a gift to be shared. When we extend grace to others, we reflect His heart to the world and break cycles of judgment and perfectionism.
💭 Reflection Question: Who in my life needs me to extend the kind of grace God has given me?
Over these three posts, we’ve looked at grace in three directions: inward (How to Give Yourself Grace), upward (The Grace We Give Ourselves vs. The Grace God Offers Us), and outward (Extending Grace). Together they remind us that grace is not a one-time idea—it’s a way of life. It’s how we think about ourselves, how we receive God’s love, and how we show up for others.
This is the mission behind Give Yourself Grace. When we begin to live from the truth that is God’s grace, it changes everything—how we think, how we heal, and how we love.
This is Part 3 of the “Grace in Practice” series, where we explore what it means to live out God’s grace in everyday life. Read Part 1 and Part 2.
