Grace is a GIFT!

When a man works an 8-hour day and receives for his efforts 8 hours' pay, that is a wage.
When he competes with an opponent and receives a trophy for his superior performance, that is a prize.
When he receives something in recognition for his meritorious service or achievement, that is an award.
But when a man can earn no wage, can win no prize, and deserves no award-yet receives such a gift-that is unmerited, unearned, undeserved favor. That is undeserved kindness. That is grace!
"A man may have too much money or too much honor, but he cannot have too much grace." (Spurgeon)