Unmerited Favor

"By the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them - yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me." 1 Corinthians 15:10

Grace is often defined as God's unmerited favor. It means that His love for us, His care, and His concern are all free gifts - we haven't earned them. What a wonderful thing to be loved and accepted - just because! In God's eyes you are already pretty enough, smart enough, good enough to receive His best. He loves you for who you are. He wants you to become all you were created to be, but your relationship with Him doesn't hinge on it. What a wonderful word grace is!

Dear Lord, thank you for grace. In Your Name, Amen.