By Grace we are saved...after all that we can do.

In your reading last night did you notice this scripture, 2 NE 25:23, "For we labor diligently to write, to persuade our children, and also our brethren to believe in Christ, and to be reconciled to God; for we know that it is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do." What is grace, and how does it save us without taking away our agency?

One definiton that Webster's Dictionary gives for grace is, "the freely given, unmerited favor and love of God" and I would add, "through the atonement of our Brother Jesus Christ." Girls, we aren't perfect and never will be good enough to be in His presence, however our brother Jesus Christ makes up the difference through his freely given, unmeited favor and love. However, this scripture adds a good reminder that Grace is provided... "after all that we can do." We have our agency and must use it. If we do so, and use our agency to strive to believe in Jesus Christ, His Grace will make up for us where we are lacking.

I love you. Good night.