Every day, I wake up with a to-do list already playing through my mind. I think of all of my priorities and responsibilities that need attending to. It could be as simple as replying to an email, making a phone call, feeding my pets, doing laundry or whatnot, but I still can't help from stressing over daily activities. This can also ring true when I have failed at a certain task or someone in my life. We of course, as humans, will never be perfect, but somehow it's still a habit for us to try to be. Nothing is wrong with trying to be better or improve, but we can find relief in the fact the God's grace is sufficient enough for us.
Grace is defined as, "the free and unmerited favor of God, as manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings." Personally, I like to think of God's grace as a gift. It's something we haven't earned, but something God would like to give us. Normally, when you give someone a present or gift, the goal is for them to accept your gift and to enjoy it. I think, for God, the concept is similar. It's not as complicated as we may think. God sees us as his children. His grace is a gift he wants to give us and something he hopes we each accept and appreciate.
Jesus didn't deserve the cruel treatment he received or his ultimate sacrifice; dying on the cross for us. However, he chose to do so anyways. He didn't have to. Jesus could have walked away and let humanity continue down the dangerous path it was on, but he couldn't . He loved everyone around him, even me and you who weren't alive yet. There's something beautiful about that. He chose to love us even when not all of us would give him the same love in return. He wanted to give us a chance. How many people in our lives would be willing to do what he did for us? Most likely, we wouldn't be able to count on anyone to do such an act of love.
One acronym I like to use to remember this can be by using the word "grace" itself. For example, "GRACE" can stand for " God's Righteousness At Christ's Expense." This is a simple reminder of Jesus's sacrifice and the gift we can receive from it.
Overall, it can be a humbling and relieving thing to realize that God's grace is sufficient. No matter what our sin or wrongdoings may be, God's grace can restore us. God loves our flaws just as much as our strengths. Such is demonstrated in 2 Corinthians 12:9, which says, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness." He loves every part of us. He is our creator. He knows every hair on our head. For instance, in Luke 12:7 it says, "And even the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows."
