Grace overflowed

And the grace of our Lord overflowed, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. This saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” — and I am the worst of them. But I received mercy for this reason, so that in me, the worst of them, Christ Jesus might demonstrate His extraordinary patience as an example to those who would believe in Him for eternal life. 1 Timothy 1:14-16 HCSB http://bible.com/72/1ti.1.14-16.HCSB

Grace is often something we take for granted. We know we are sinners and have done wrong but often times we continue to live as such without actually changing our life. And yet despite these relapse into sin or even our active decision to sin, Christ still forgives us. His patience with us is almost unfathomable at times. Looking back at all the times when I have went astray, He has always waited for me to return to His embrace. And it was there that I experienced love, grace and forgiveness.

I have found that God's love and patience is always overflowing and this is characterized through His grace for us. It is not that we deserve it but rather it is because His grace points towards Himself and His character. In a way, this points towards His greatness and His worthiness of our worship. And as a natural response, it seems only right for us to thank Him through worship, love and obedience.