Gracious and merciful God, how I thank you that I do not have to earn your favor. You have already given this to me in greater measure than I can comprehend. Thank you!
I must confess, however, that there are times I slip back into a quid pro quo way of thinking. I do things, right things, in order to get some reward from you. My theology tells me how foolish this is. But my feelings sometimes overwhelm my thinking. Forgive me, Lord, when I negate your grace by trying to earn it. By your Spirit, help me to live in the joyous freedom of your grace, offering my sacrifice in response to your far greater sacrifice given to me in Christ.
All praise be to you, gracious and merciful God, for offering yourself to me in love. Amen.
Enjoy His love today. Michael