For it is by grace
[God’s remarkable compassion and favor drawing you to Christ]
that you have been saved
[actually delivered from judgment and given eternal life]
through faith.
And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [not through your own effort],
but it is the [undeserved, gracious] gift of God
Ephesians 2:8 Amplified Bible
Be strong in the grace that we have because we belong to Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 2:1b Easy-to-Read Version
So let us boldly approach God’s throne of grace.
Then we will receive mercy.
We will find grace to help us when we need it.
Hebrews 4:16 New International Reader’s Version
Father,
Thank You for being a Grace-giving God
Who overlooks my flaws
and polishes me clean every morning.
Liz Curtis Higgs