By Pat
In this day and age, it's very hard to get something for nothing. There is always a price to pay for the things we want. For instance, in order to be recognized in our jobs, we are required to work hard in hopes that the boss will acknowledge our attempts and reward us with pay raises and promotions. As children, we earn an allowance by doing chores, and oftentimes parents reward their childrens' good grades by allowing a special privilege, or buying a particular item the child has been wanting.
Isn't it wonderful to realize that there is one thing in life that is totally and completely free to us, a gift so wonderful that no other gifts can compare? Something that is so precious it cannot be given a monetary value, cannot be earned through diligent hard work. It's the gift of salvation, and it's free! What could possibly be better than that?
It's a concept that, for me, is hard to comprehend. I find myself at times feeling like I need to work harder, do more, give more in order to "earn" the salvation that has already been promised to me...and then I remember that someone else already paid that price for me. Jesus. How humbling and wonderful that is to me! Thank you, God, for you precious gift of salvation to me, a lowly sinner. Thank you for your wonderful grace!
Pat is a good friend who is passionate about her faith and her family. She works from home supporting a family business, and loves to read, write and garden when she can, and spends every spare moment with her grandkids.