By His grace.
This is my response to any number of requests or statements ranging from requests for me to take someone to the United States to whether I’ll make it to an event.
By God’s grace.
With that simple little phrase, I’ve shifted from a view that through my own work and effort I can make something happen to the view that I’m at the mercy of fate and God’s will. I don’t even believe in God. But, the people of Ghana sure do. And to be a part of the culture here, I participate in the recitation of a phrase that absolves me of control and accepts that the universe may have its own plans.
By the grace of God.
Businesses often incorporate religion.
This post is part of Blogging Abroad’s 2017 New Years Blog Challenge, week three: Cultural Differences.