grace

[God] has saved us and called us to a holy life-not because of anything we have done but because of His own purpose and grace.  This grace was given to us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time.  2 Timothy 1:8-9

If my physical body showed the marks of me beating myself up, I would be battered and bruised.  It happened today.  As I drove home this afternoon, the Spirit of God whispered to my heart...grace.  I am going to mess up in this life.  I am human and imperfect.  God knows that better than anyone.  But, He made a way.  He offered me salvation, a free gift of grace.  I only had to accept it and receive it.  There is no way for me to earn salvation and there is no way for me to earn God's grace.  God gives grace freely and abundantly, but I can refuse it and beat myself up.  Or, I can receive the grace of God and have faith that He can and will work in all things for my good.  Even when I mess up.  He is a God of grace!