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My Daily Musings-Feb.2nd, 2026

John Newton’s life is a powerful reminder that no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace. Once deeply involved in the African slave trade, Newton found himself caught in a violent storm at sea. Fearing for his life, he cried out to God for mercy—and he was spared.

That moment changed everything.

Later, Newton would look back on his life and write these honest words:
“I thought … there never was, nor could be, such a sinner as myself.”
Yet God met him not with condemnation, but with grace. Newton eventually became a minister, and out of his story came one of the most beloved hymns of all time—Amazing Grace.

The words still speak to us today:
“I once was lost, but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.”

Faith has a way of opening our eyes. When we truly encounter God’s grace, we begin to see differently—ourselves, others, and the blessings woven into our lives. What once felt hidden or impossible becomes visible. Grace does not erase our past, but it redeems it and gives it new meaning.

No matter where we’ve been, God’s grace can still find us—and change us.

Here are a couple questions to reflect and ponder on: In what ways has God’s grace helped you “see” differently than before? Is there an area of your life where you need to trust that grace can still bring transformation?

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