Greetings Everyone...I trust you and yours had a blessed Merry Christmas and looking forward to a very properous New Year. Me and mine are. I will begin new postings next year! G.R.A.C.E. has some great opportunities coming our way and I will surely share the great updates. Be blessed.

I remain in His Grip!
Sharon

Good Thursday evening to everyone...since my last post I have turned the wonderful age of 60! I feel great and truly feel like I have a new and bright future ahead of me. Actually I do because I chose to follow Jesus!

He continues to confirm a school is needed and will be manifesting. The criteria will be as He sees fit, because the parents/guardians must be part of the child's life. I'm excited as I continue to teach daily in various schools. My eyes are opening to my surroundings and to the difference I am witnessing in the quality or lack of quality in the schools our children are attending.

I'm excited about this season...Jesus is the Reason and about my future.

I remain in His Grip!!!

Hello on this brisk Oklahoma afternoon! God continues to take control and I am enjoy being on His Team! The research I have been doing proves the need and the recent words from the TPS Superintendent confirms; "what's needed is parent participation." I met a mother and a concerned and involved community leader from the North Tulsa area. It's good to meet someone who recognizes and desires to see change come forth right in our own backyard! I will keep you updated; I feel the manifestation excelerating and the time is now.

I think these words are from a Toby Mack song...if me-who? if now-when? No fear here just a desire to see it done...the work God has called several of us to!!!

I remain in His Grip!
Sharon

The first major Holiday weekend is behind us. I hope everyone had a great time. Before I write my blog I always ask God to give me the words to say. I feel in my spirit He's saying enough with words. Put the desire I have placed in your heart into action. The Board is all in agreement and the first item on our agenda is to open up a school. Yes, a school. My brief teaching experience in the school system has brought me to this conclusion and realization...if not us-who?

I am always open to suggestions and truly will welcome them; but the time is now. Our children are literally slipping through the proverbial crack right before our eyes! The strategies are being put in place and as always...the main thing is to keep the main thing...the main thing!

I remain in His Grip!
Sharon

Greetings Everyone and Happy Thanksgiving!

The holiday season is upon us and I am grateful for a loving and merciful God. G.R.A.C.E. is completing its first full year of being active. Our Board Meeting yesterday just energized me even more. God has blessed me with a great membership! We have a focused mission that has been motivated by anger and passion toward the disparity in our public school system. As I voiced my concern my son said, "why don't you open up your own school?" There comes a time when words is not enough. So we are forging ahead to be that much needed proactive intervention to our under-served children and their families. I will definitely keep you posted.

Enjoy your time with your family and friends and do eat until you are satisfied!!! Happy trails Damon, Melissa, Monaiy, and Damarion...watch out Michigan; here comes a large portion of my family. Nana loves you guyz...muchly!

I remain in His Grip!!!
Sharon

Winding down from my Monday and I just wanted to post how excited I am to be alive. Next month I will be turning the wonderful age of 60 but I feel such a newness of life from the inside out!

As 2010 draws to an end I have nothing but gratitude. There have been several hits and misses throughout this year but my eyes have remained on the Promised Prize. I expect 2011 to be greater than ever. G.R.AC.E. continues to move forward; keep an eye out for the updates. God is showing us creative ways on how to advocate for and provide a safe haven for our under-served children. Thanks so much for your prayers.

I remain in His Grip!
Sharon

Greetings...I didn't want another week to come and go without updating my blog. Since the last update I have been a Teacher for the Day (subsitute teacher) for two fourth grade classes. My only comment we do not pay our teachers enough money! This is a great opportunity to see the need of our children and their parents.

God continues to deal with my heart concerning His people. I continue to see the injustice of this society toward children, the elderly, and those with mental challenges. Such a cowardly way to deal with persons who can not defend or stand up for themselves. My passion continues to rise to see change come forth NOW. We must remain cognizant of the new law Jesus speaks of..to love others as He loves us.

I remain in His Grip!
Sharon

Happy Monday Everyone...I am home enjoying the life that impacted my young life. This just makes me more convicted to see that our under-served children get a chance to live a quiet and wholesome life. I find myself thanking my parents for loving me and my siblings enough to give us a secured home life and much love.

As the ministry moves forward and seek funding, the Ministry Consultant and I had to make a decision that all money is not good money. We must always take in consideration the reputation and the motive of all donors. Using such wisdom is okay...that's when God and the Promises He has made us come in. We must trust. Anyway, the revelation of purpose and destiny continues to define the way in which we must think.

Currently our numbers are small and that, too, is okay. It is very important when building the foundation it must be solid for our children can no longer continue to fall through the preverbial cracks! When building a solid foundation all involved must be willing to follow all directives and not assume. Anyway; I continue to good forward and upward. Glad to be on this journey.

I remain in His Grip!!!
Sharon

Good evening...this was a revelatory weekend concerning my finances. Please, hear this...when you surrender ALL to God every aspect of your life and your being comes under His scunity and His correction. The time I have spent with my Father proves He wants the best for me. Obtaining knowledge with understanding not only empowers me but it corrects me also. The need for me to obtain a livelihood has been the forefront of my concern for some time. But He made it clear to me that my mindset had not changed. Receiving the quality of income that I need must have a focus and a purpose. My desire is to become debt free and thats sounds good coming out of my mouth and it looks good as I take classes that will aid me. But I was about to try and enter into this opportunity with the mindset of just making money.

Strategy is important and I am determined to continue this walk with strength that only comes from Divine Directions. Life just keeps getting sweeter and sweeter because my God is FAITHFUL!

I remain in His Grip!
Sharon

Good Tuesday morning...a few days late but the confirmations of God are always on time. A friend sent me an email talking about the appointed time. This message is another true confirmation during my time of remaining.

During my time of reflection I recognize how busy I was trying to make the true vision come into existence. Honestly I have been at this for some time; it's good to hold onto all your notes. Now I can truly relax and rest as I know God will manifest the vision at its appointed time.

I keep before me the Promises that are spoken to me through the Word of God. True confession...I missed my call as a school teacher. I'm founding that out as I volunteer in a middle school and just completed training for Teacher for the Day (substitute teacher). I have repented but remain dilligent for this task placed before me. As I look into the face of a child; I'm looking into the face of our future. What a great God-opportunity!!!

I remain in His Grip!
Sharon

Good Sunday morning everyone...fall season continues to tell us it has arrive with its brisk and cool mornings and evenings. That's okay as it is to be expected for such a season, just as we are to expect manifestations to our request when we ask our Heavenly Father for things. I now have the true revelation expectation is a true key of receiving what God has promised.

The vision and purpose has been revealed to me, the transforming of my mind, heart, and spirit has taken place, now He is showing me how to enter in...to capture the population He has anointed me to touch. I have asked for the ideas, concepts, and insights and He is giving them to me. He is equipping me and to that I say...thank You Father. The time is NOW!

I am looking forward to when I will be sending you all an invitation to the grand opening of G.R.A.C.E.'s first home. Remember if you can't see the vision you can't receive the manifestation of the vision.

I remain in His Grip!
Sharon

Greetings on this chilly Sunday. The fall season is upon us and I can feel the affects of this change. Our lives experience seasons and it has become evident G.R.A.C.E. and I are in a new season. God has allowed me to understand the purpose of the vision but He never devulged how He was going to manifest it. Yes, I had my own ideas but they just pale when compared to His way. So, I remain quietly before Him...the operative word is quietly. When my mind is busy with my thoughts or my mouth speaking I don't get the full intention of what He wants me to do. I truly understand the directive...sit down and be quiet! I reap great benefits when I obey this directive.

It is always a pleasure to share my heart with family and friends. And I remain grateful to those of you who take the time to read my blog. I rejoice in the Lord always and again I say I will rejoice!!!

I remain in His Grip!
Sharon

Happy Sunday...There has been such a spiritual release within me lately that confirms, to me, God is in control. Kirby and I have said, 'yes' to a few volunteering opportunities that have taken us into the Tulsa Public School. The fresh networking opportunities, with people who share the same vision and passion of seeing great change begin in our children, is really exciting.
The task before us is difficult but God says...we can do ALL things through Him. We are proactively touching young lives to assure our children will no longer be placed under the label of...statistics show. We are saying 'no' to any fiery darts that come against our children. And we are putting into action plans that will assure a blessed future for them.

I remain in His Grip!
Sharon

Good morning...I am up early with thanksgiving in my heart. My recent encounters with family and understanding the Word; that love begins at home makes me very grateful for my Perfect Examples. God loved us so much that He gave His very BEST and Jesus loved us so much that He gave His LIFE for us. I am not expected to and should not do anything less. Therefore, I will love, I will forgive, I will forget, and I will repent...just like David did and my rejoicing will be just as great. He danced right out of his clothes with joy!

To better explain myself; G.R.A.C.E. purpose is to minister to the disadvantaged and show the love of God by exemplifying the life of Jesus. The unconditional love these children will need is something me and those who labor with me must show. The foundation we are building on must be solid...built by and on the Word of God and it must be tried...our obedience to the Word.

Opposition does not surprise me, opposition will not stop me, opposition will not discourage me, but opposition does tell me...if God be for me who can be against me!!! I'VE GOT THE VICOTRY...YEAH!!! YEAH!!!

I remain in His Grip!
Sharon

Happy holiday weekend...as I start this blog my son is giving me a verbal spanking and at the sametime telling me of the great network opportunities I am missing. His reasoning makes great sense and I will definitely follow up on his suggestions. Thanks son!!!

Now that two major things have been marked off my to-do list...Articles of Incorporation and the 501(3)c my focus remains but the intensity of my stand has lightened somewhat. I would like to share this, for the last 3 weeks I have been in excruciating back and hip pain. This experience not only delayed and possibly changed my mind about run a marathon in December but it definitely made clear the state of mind and being the children that G.R.A.C.E. will be ministering to.

These little people who have not been long on this earth have gone through such torture and loss of life. I understand consistent pain, I understand not being able to sleep at night, and I understand the need to have someone assist me. They live in constant pain, they live in constant fear, they have no one. They are vulnerable to degredation and abuse but their little voices are not heard. Plus a system (DHS) that was established to advocate on their behalf will not come to their aid. They need someone...they need intervention NOW! G.R.A.C.E. has the honor to be one of many who say enough is enough.

Opportunities continue to open to us that will allow us to touch and change their lives and to that we say thank You God.

I remain in His Grip!
Sharon

Greetings...as I have blasted on my email and facebook the 501(c)3 has been certified. The ministry is now tax exempt. Since I have fully devoted myself to see G.R.A.C.E. function as it has been ordained to function the process has been long and challenging. Yes, it is very important to take time to count the cost. Anything that will change people's lives and in turn bring forth change in the world will cost you loosing yourself. This is the exact outcome God wants, Him having full rein of your life and all you need to do is OBEY.

The enemy, yes we have an enemy, is mad and his fiery darts have been released. I won't lie and say all has been well even God states it will not be easy but because of what Jesus has done on the Cross I am more than a conqueror. Plus I have the security that He will never leave me nor forsake me.

We continue to function as G.R.A.C.E. without walls as opportunities are being presented. I will definitely give updates as things are firmed up. This has been a breakthrough weekend which makes me humbly grateful. Grateful because the vision did not die nor was it taken from me. God just patiently waited until I said "yes". Yes to His Will and His Way! Therefore I am honored that He chose me for such a task.

Thanks for your love and continued prayers.

I remain in His Grip!!!
Sharon

Greetings...

As I continue on this amazing journey the obstacles and intersections that I encounter no longer surprise me. Because of the great promise I have been promised such interuptions are to be expected. But my response to them is the key; as some situations are Divinely allowed but most are the results of my right or wrong choices. Nevertheless they are meant to build my character.

Through my intense soul-searching I realize and admit I began to take myself off course in November 2001. This is the time when I began to make plans for my departure from Tulsa, OK once my graduate courses ended in December. I didn't consult anyone and even though I had prayed about it I didn't like the answer I was given...my mind was made up! Oh how we can get in the way to receive what we have been promised.

I finally came to the end of myself in April 2008. The years prior I could be found living in New York and Texas trying to establish something that was to be planted and manifested in Tulsa, OK. I relocated back to Tulsa in June 2008. Although I returned to the place called there; I returned with the old mindest and self-deception.

There were difficult times I encountered upon my return such as the illness and death of my mother, financial challenges, and my contuinued refusal to obey. The ministry of G.R.A.C.E. has been kept alive in my spiritual womb for over 10 years and to that I say; "thank You God." The time is NOW for me to keep my hands to the plow and to not look back. I have forgiven myself and I have repented; therefore the future and the expected end as stated in Jeremiah 29:11 is mine. It is wonderful to have and know your purpose and destiny. Please don't delay their manifestations because of disobedience...OBEY!

Thanks for your time and your support.

I remain in His Grip!
Sharon

Good morning!

The beginning of a new week and new challenges. I have determined in my mind to be victorious! Facing and confronting old inhabitions, defeating mindsets, and old offenses that I allowed brings forth such a spiritual cleansinng and freedom. The "same old...same old" is no longer a desireable state of being since I decided to become an active participant/warrior in the battlefield of my mind.

My journey has been one of making decisions that look crazy (which brings valid concern to my family), truly surrendering my whole self to God and His way of doing things, and literally, like Peter, walking on water once I asked; "Jesus is that You"? Therefore; the norm no longer fits and I have stopped trying to make it fit. I understand Kingdom living which has propelled me into a higher dimension of being! A place where crazy prescriptions are given and the outcome will be the exceedingly and the abundantly if and only if you follow directions/OBEY.

So, I remain standing in the midst of everyday living and its challenges. I will not give up nor lose heart because I know the expected outcome. God is faithful! Be blessed and thanks for your support.

I remain in His Grip!
Sharon

Happy August!

A new month, the newness of God's mercy is felt each new day, and the same God-breathed vision continues to mature me! The weariness of the struggle has been felt but God has placed an Aaron and a Hur in my life that keeps me standing and enduring.

A statement from my Pastor; "you have been functioning as G.R.A.C.E. without walls" truly encouraged me. To further explain myself I intervened and advocated, as God directed, in a young girl's life who was labled, ignored, and a castway by soceity. He brought a young woman, a single mother who was recently released from incarceration and going through the steps of reentry back into soceity. Part of these steps included reuniting with her children and I have the honor to assist and direct her through some of this process. She, too, has a God-breathed vision one which can change and impact many lives. Please keep these young people in your prayers.

We continue to wait for the exempt status from the IRS but the specifics of our first home has taken shape. God not only has a sense of humor but His Word said He would take the foolish/simple things of this world to confound the wise. He has instructed me, a person with no visible means of support, to start research on architecture of homes and the style in which the home should be decorated. It's easy to keep such far-fetched ideas to yourself but when He wants you to share them with your Board Members and Ministry Consultant...you obey. These women are my Aaron and Hur that I mentioned earlier and they have caught the vision and will wait with me for the mainfestation. You can always count on Him to take you out of your comfort zone when He wants to promote you; therefore He instructed me to give the same specifications to our realtor. Our realtor knows this is a pure faith walk and faithful sends housing listings weekly. The home is large as well as the yard but I find comfort in a LIMITLESS God. So watch for our announcement for the grand opening of our new home.

I hope recounting of my journey will encourage you...don't stop nor grow weary. God is faithful; if He said it is done. Be blessed and enjoy the upcoming week.

I remain in His Grip!
Sharon

Monday a strategy will be presented and prayerfully executed that will advocate, instruct, change, and, impact lives of children and their families in the North Tulsa area. I will keep you posted.

Greetings Everyone...since my last post various situations have happened within my family. My oldest brother had triple bypass heart surgery and his youngest daughter had her twins delivered the night before his surgery. Because of the goodness and faithfulness of God they are all doing well. Prayers were prayed and the Word was believed; therefore the outcome assures us all is well!

I was reading over my previous posts and I clearly remember the place where I was during each season. There is always a reason and a purpose behind the various seasons and test from God. His Promise is that I will come forth as pure gold...He will be able to see Himself in me. He is so AWESOME!!!

During each season and test I walk/stand through He always sends a song that ministers to me for clarity of my purpose. The current song is "I give myself away" by William McDowell. When time permits listen to the words of that song. My life is no longer my own and that is well with my soul.

I truly hope I'll be announcing real soon the ministry has received its tax exempt status from the IRS. You all will be among the first to know.

As always thanks for your time, support, and your prayers.

I remain in His Grip!
Sharon

Greetings...

I'm still here and I just realized the date of my last blog. No excuse as I want to keep my blog current and active. So here I go again...
The ministry is growing because God is faithful to His Promises. We awarded our first scholarship to a deserving recipient. It went to one of our Board Member's, Kirby McColley, daughter Donishia N. Swoopes. She graduated from Nathan Hale High School and plans to further her education at Oklahoma University. Please, read all about her on the ministry's facebook page or our website grace-ministry.com. We are so proud of her and grateful we were able to bless her.
Moving on G.R.A.C.E. is now incorporated in the state of Oklahoma and the exempt status is on its way of being completed. It's been a long time coming but delay certainly does not mean denial. Many thanks to our friends and our Attorney Elizabeth C. Thomas.
The Board Members and the Ministry Consultant continue seek God for direction thus we remain united.
The trying of our heart and hands continue but that is to be expected. God wants to see His reflection in us for the ministry He has ordained for us to do for Him. So rejoice and be glad!

Thanks to those of you who continue to follow and pray for us.
I remain in His Grip!
Sharon

Hi Everyone

While in my quiet place the revelation of my purpose continues to unfold to me with much clarity. I have come to a definite decision that giving up is not an option. The word that was placed in my spirit was strive. The basic meaning of this word is...to devote serious effort or energy-endeavor to finish a product. The endeavor I am exerting all my energy and/or effort is my faith. The God-kind of faith is the finished product in which I am striving.

This is not an easy decision to fulfill but very necessary. I really embrace the saying; "to have something you have never had before...you must do something you have never done before". I have never remained, I always gave up or compromised; therefore never receiving the true Promise. I do not wish to continue to live a mediocre life. God promised me an abundant life and I have a right to receive that kind of life. There are certain specifications and criteria that must be met and I am willing to do what is necessary. Therefore; I strive to receive the promised prize.

G.R.A.C.E. is alive and well and she will remain in that state of being because I have chosen to remain. Please, continue stand with us and thank God for the receiving of the 501(c)3 certification letter and our first home. There is a great need for this type of ministry work and as we allow God to continue to transform us His Kingdom...His way of doing things, will manifest right here on earth. Another great saying I embrace is; "only changed people can change people". We the Board Members and affiliates have purposed to be used for such a time as this.

I remain in His Grip!!!
Sharon

Learnng through the stand

Shalom to those who are reading or following my blog. I truly appreciate your support and interest.

The time waiting for the promised manifestation of G.R.A.C.E. to come into frutition has not been wasted. I always ask Him what is my next step, although He does speak very clear and concise directions, He continues to requires me to remain still before Him. During this quiet time I witness the fall of the degradation happening in the world. Big falls by big people whose foundation was not built on The Rock. Thus fulfilling The Word...the wealth of wicked is laid up for the righteous. But there are stipulations for the righteous and to be fully prepared to receive the bounty we, the righteous, must go and stay before Him for ourselves.

The Ministry continues to wait for the 501(c)3 non-profit certification to be placed in our hands. My last conversation with the IRS representative I was told the agent working on our case is very slow. The usual inpatient anger did not arise but prayer for the representative and the agent came forth. I have learned to pray God's Favor and His Divine Interevention into my life and the things that concern me. G.R.A.C.E. concerns me; therefore I know He is working it out for my good. I'm standing on The Rock.

My daily confessions are taken from a book written by Cindy Trimm. There's a portion I wanted to share with you because I believe His Word..."Wherever I go systems, institutions, cultures, environments, legislation, codes, ordinances,regulations, and policies adjust to accommodate my divine purpose."

The children that will be sent to us need to see The God that is not interrupted by us, the called ones, because we did not spend the required time for ourselves before Him. I'm excited and remain expecting for His Kingdom to come right here on earth.

I remain in His Grip!
Sharon

I'm still STANDING!!!

The revelation I recently received is that G.R.A.C.E.'s pupose is to aid in the transforming of lives, children's lives. This task cannot be effectively done unless my life has been transformed and a thorough transformation is not immediate. This specific transformation requires me to stand as God removes things in me that would hinder the purpose.

He once told me it's the quality of my stand that reaps great benefits. There were times I would get so shaky, I would complain, I would not trust God and do it myself, I would give up and give in. And then I would wonder..."why God-why?"...nothing was happening the way I wanted them to happen. Those were the times He could not trust my heart with the Promises He had ordained for me before I was in my mother's womb. The life changing promises cannot and will not be placed in the hands of someone who has not been dilligent in their stand. The Word tells us we must come forth as pure gold to be effective for the Kingdom here on earth. Refined gold is so polished that the Refiner can see His reflection in His creation.

So when I find myself walking out the words I have spoken I walk with my mouth closed. Just in case you don't fully understand I'd like to give you a few examples. One of my favorites is "Now to Him Who is able to the exceedingly and the abundantly above all we can ask or think". His response to that was (since I recited it so many times and would encourage others to fully trust Him as He is faithful)..."will you allow Me to prepare you to receive and to keep the exceedingly and the abundantly?" Another one is "God is my Jehovah Jireh...my Provider" and I was spouting this statement while working two jobs and at the same inquiring when was G.R.A.C.E. going to be released. On January 1, 2010 He asked me what I was waiting on and I could not answer Him. I resigned from my fulltime job and I am no longer hanging on to the familiar but I am standing on the Truth!

It not only takes courage to make the decision to walk the path God has ordained for you but it takes patience. Through the patience comes character, integrity, a spirit of excellence, and all the great attributes of the Father. I know G.R.A.C.E. has been positioned to take back, cover, and inpart into children's lives that have been greatly damaged by an enemy that kills...steals...and destroys. So I'm still standing as the Promises of God manifest in the way and in the time He has planned it.

Thanks for connecting with me. I appreciate your comments or suggestions.

I remain in His Grip!!!
Sharon

Hello again

I have received such positive responses from my first blog, to which I am very grateful, that I'm back and plan to continue.

To further understand G.R.A.C.E. and its mission I have to tell a brief history of my volunteer history experience. Several years I was a domestic violence counselor for a women's shelter in DeKalb County Georgia and at the YWCA in Wichita, Kansas, and I mentored teen mothers. During this time I saw hurt and pain that cannot be described by words. By looking into the eyes of the women and the children I could see the damage that had been done by such dastardly acts. Part of the intake interview at the YWCA the potential resident is asked if there's any distinguishing marks. One client just released from the hospital showed me her cracked skull that had been stapled. I was mortified as I had never seen such a sight.

I have witnessed the struggles of the victims to either maintain a life of normalacy or attempt to acheive something better. Sadly to say I did not witness much success.

Working with the teen mothers really became an eye opener for me, as the majority were rape victims and others just made the wrong the decision. When I listened to their stories they were victims at the hands of someone they loved and trusted.

I became an advocate and a voice for them but at the same time I was seeking God. When His response to me was to be a proactive intervention for His children I knew exactly what He meant. The situations that came upon this population did not have to be long lasting nor cheat them out of what is rightfully theirs...a full and healthly life.

Proactively intervening in a young person's life through a safe, clean, and healthy environment is truly the beginning of giving them the much needed sense of security. Implementing structure, discipline, and the Word of God starts the healing process. This makes the child's heart pliable and re-structuring can begin. The purpose of G.R.A.C.E. is not ony to intervene but assist in the healing process that will assure the children an opportunity to be released from the shackles of the past and go forward into the future God has promised them. It's clearly stated in Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome." (amplified)
I trust His Word. Do you?

Currently we, me and the Board of Directors, are standing for finances and our first home. Please stand with us as we see God manifest His Promises to G.R.A.C.E. Thank you.

I remain in His Grip
Sharon

Introducing myself and the vision

Hello Everyone/Anyone

I am truly a newbie with an experienced blogger sitting behind me. But I wanted the ministry to become part of the "social network". So I hope I will get responses from my first blog. My skin will thicken when necessary but gentle criticism is always accepted and welcomed.

First I would like to introduce myself. I am Sharon Conley born and raised in Kansas and had a great small town family life in Coffeyville, Kansas. My adult life has been an adventure some due to my mis-calculated decisions which has taken me to California (twice), New Mexico, Georgia, New York, Kansas (back and forth), Texas, and Oklahoma (once for graduate school and now I'm baaack!!!) Being back in Tulsa, Oklahoma brings both stability and purpose. I must admit stability feels very good.

I have many years of experience in the corporate world and many years of volunteer experience in the Domestic Violence, Family Reunification, and mentored teen moms. These experiences has brought me to realize the words God spoke to me during my busy years as a full time graduate student and working a full time third shift job..."you are to be a proactive intervention to My children." The instruction came in the year of 2000, my year of jubilee. I was in Germany visiting with my daughter and her family when the specific instructions from God began. First the name came...God's Redemption Affects Children Everywhere. Then came the acronym because He wanted people to understand His G.R.A.C.E.

He used my volunteer, internship, and practicum experiences with the at-risk comunity to visualize and realize and need for me and others to proactively intervene in the lives of the children. Go to the root of the hurt and the pain to stop the progression of anti-social behavior found in adults that had no one to intervene or advocate for them.

G.R.A.C.E. was incorporated in 2007 and we are waiting for our non-profit status to be mailed to us. The vision has been in me for many years but once I got the concept without the true revelation I took off running. God remained steady and full of compassion as I ran with His vision to New York and then to Texas. Yes, I tried very hard to bring G.R.A.C.E. into fruition on my own ability at the same time saying "God is wanting this vision to manifest NOW." Gee, as I look back at myself I even have to laugh as I know God was.

I must admit while living in Texas I became more quiet and He began to speak volumes to me about the vision. He gave me the vision and mission statement and the beautiful logo. The logo is a rainbow...His Promise with the colors of His children...red, yellow, black, and white. When time came for me to leave Texas and return to Tulsa I had to have a completed business plan. Thanks to His leading and my dear friend Linda from New York G.R.A.C.E. has a business plan. Sitting still and knowing He is God reaps such great rewards.

I invite you to visit our website www.grace-ministry.com to learn more about us and become a friend on facebook.