April 16, 2025

Craig Fore
"He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life."
Titus 3:5-7

Grace is defined as unmerited favor. In other words, we got better than we deserved.

I grew up in a Christ-centered home and gave my life to Christ at age nine during a revival service. I attended church regularly and did a pretty good job of living life according to God’s principles. When I turned 18 and went off to college, then later joined the military, I decided to start living my life my way. I placed God on a shelf so I could live my life on my terms. My focus was on doing things my way and not His.

After several years of this, I realized that doing things my way and not according to God’s principles doesn’t work and only makes me miserable.

I asked for God’s forgiveness, and He took me back. I am so thankful that He restored me with His grace and put me back on track where I belong. I pray that I can look to Him daily so I can continue to live my life His way and not mine.