The God of All Grace: Relating to Him in Everyday Life
Adapted and inspired by Day by Day by Grace, this series reflects on God's boundless grace and His work in our lives, guiding us to live in humble dependence on Him.
Have you ever wondered what it really means to live in God’s grace? Not just to read about it, talk about it, or even believe in it—but to truly experience it, moment by moment, in your everyday life?
I’ve wrestled with this question many times. It’s so easy to focus on what I need to do—be more patient, try harder, love better. But time and again, I’ve discovered that true transformation doesn’t come from striving; it comes from staying close to the God of all grace.
Who Is the God of All Grace?
The Bible is clear: grace isn’t just something God gives—it’s who He is.
Peter calls Him “the God of all grace” (1 Peter 5:10). His grace flows from every aspect of His being, through the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The Father, in His infinite love, gives us His grace: “to the praise of the glory of His grace”(Ephesians 1:6). Jesus, in His sacrifice, makes that grace available to us: “the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ” (2 Corinthians 8:9). The Spirit, in His indwelling power, applies that grace in our hearts: “the Spirit of grace” (Hebrews 10:29).
Think about that. Grace isn’t something we earn or manufacture—it’s God’s own nature, poured into our lives. And because it’s who He is, it never runs out.
A Personal Relationship, Not a Checklist
I used to think that experiencing God’s grace meant checking off spiritual boxes: praying, reading my Bible, serving others. These are important, but they’re not the source of His grace—they’re the fruit of it.
The more I’ve walked with the Lord, the more I’ve realized that grace flows from relationship. Jesus put it this way:
“This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent” (John 17:3).
Getting to know God isn’t just a part of the Christian life—it truly is the Christian life. And the more we focus on Him, the more His grace transforms us.
What Does Grace Look Like in Daily Life?
As I’ve grown in my relationship with Christ, two qualities have become clear signs of His grace at work: humility and faith.
Humility reminds me that I can’t do this life on my own. Scripture says, “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble” (1 Peter 5:5). When I stop striving and admit my need, and then step out in faith, that’s when His grace meets me.
Faith allows me to receive His grace. Paul writes, “We have access by faith into this grace in which we stand”(Romans 5:2). When I trust Him to be my sufficiency, His grace flows into every part of my life.
These aren’t things I drum up on my own—they’re gifts that grow as I stay close to Him.
What About You?
Are you walking in the freedom of God’s grace, or are you still striving to measure up? Here’s the good news: you don’t have to earn His love or approval. It’s already yours in Christ.
Take a moment to pause and reflect. Ask Him to show you where you’ve been relying on yourself instead of Him. And then rest in this truth:
“I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me” (Galatians 2:20).
A Prayer of Gratitude
Lord God, the God of all grace, we are so grateful for the relationship You invite us into. Thank You for being the One who freely gives us all we need for life and godliness. We yield to You, trusting that Your Spirit will work in us both to will and to do according to Your good pleasure. May Your grace flow through us today, bringing glory to Your name and refreshing those around us. Amen.
A Personal Reflection
I remember the many years I spent trying to “be a good Christian,” thinking that I needed to earn God's favor or prove my worth through effort. But the more I fixated on my shortcomings, the more discouraged I became. It wasn’t until I stopped striving and began to truly rest in God’s grace that everything changed. I realized that my job wasn’t to “do for God,” but to walk humbly with Him, trusting that His Spirit would do in and through me what I never could. Grace isn't about us—it’s about Him. And as we abide in Him, grace overflows into every part of our lives. There is only one Person who can live the victorious Christian life, and that is Jesus Christ. Will you allow Him to live His victorious life in you and through you? If so, start this very moment.