In the Bible, in the book of Ephesians, the author Paul makes one of the most profound statements ever made. He says, "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast."
So what is grace? It is unmerited favor.
Why is it so key to understanding God's love? Because we can't experience God's love on our own merit. Having a relationship with God begins by receiving God's grace, and from there, it never ends. But in this life, here on this earth, grasping this concept is difficult. Not because the concept is abstract but because it stands in contrary to how the world works.
On earth, honest people earn things. They work hard and they get what they deserve. A dishonest person may cheat or lie to get ahead, but when they don't play by the world's rules, their dishonesty fails them. But to know and experience God has nothing to do with earning it and everything to do with accepting the grace that God gives.
So an honest man cannot know God unless he accepts God's grace, same as a dishonest man. So why then is it still a struggle to grasp God's love even after accepting God's perfect grace? Probably because it take's time for that grace to transform us. We still adhere to how it works here on earth. We're trying to earn our grace even though its not necessary or even possible.
Life may get busy
But I can’t be excused
For the grace that’s been given
The grace I've abused
It more precious then gold
This grace that is true
It will still be a part of me
When my life is through
Yet my life is a mess
I've let myself down
My soul is in shambles
I cannot see your crown
My sin takes your cup
Kicks it down in the dirt
My continuous pride
Brings nothing but hurt
But grace is by definition
So perfect and pure
The words of my savior
My savior so sure
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