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Understanding the Grace of God

The definition of grace is (in Christian belief) the free and unmerited favor of God, as manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings.
Many say that grace is getting better than what we really deserve and that is so true. If you really think about it, everyone, no matter who you are, we all deserve no more than Hell, for we are all sinners. We have all fallen short of the glory of our God. But that's just it! Although we have sinned and at times turned our backs against God, the grace he has given us allows us to turn back to him and be forgiven for all the sinful things we have done. His grace is the reason we can go to Heaven and live in peace with our Creator for eternity.
Grace is one of the most important biblical topics, therefore it is talked about extensively in circles. It is mentioned nearly 150 times in the Bible, but sometimes it can get a little confusing, especially as a teenager. Grace is important because the Bible says:
"For by Grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast" (Ephesians 2:8-9)
One of the main topics of these verses is salvation. God gave us free will to choose to have faith and be saved, and it is by God's grace that we will be saved.
The grace of God is for everyone, no matter who you are or what you've done. He doesn't just give it to the pastors or just the people who give the most in the offering plate each Sunday. No! It's for everyone! Don't ever think that you are not good enough to earn God's grace because God's grace isn't earned. It has already been given to you for free, you just have to accept it and have faith in God.
Grace was given to you when God sent his son to die on the cross for us. Grace was given to you just this morning when you woke up. Grace is being given to you with every breath you take. You just have to open your eyes and your heart to see it.

**I hope I have helped you to understand a bit more of what exactly God's grace is. And if I didn't do the best job of explaining it, I'm sure there is someone out there who can do a much better job than I did! Thank you to the ones who actually reading this, and especially if you're getting something from it! It's what I pray for God to do through me. Thanks so much and I pray that you have a wonderful day and that you show God's grace to others in your life!😀☺😁☺😁☺😁