I have lived a lot of my life demanding what I thought I deserved. I joined the ranks of those around me who “deserved” more money for the work I did, who “deserved” more things in life, and who “deserved” more respect.

I justified skimping at my job, talking trash about others, and living beyond my means because I “deserved” so much more and demanded even more.

One day I realized how much I did not deserve really anything I had. What I had in life – good job, nice car, cool friends, hot girl – had little to do with my contribution. Being born to white, American parents gave me much. Being born with natural abilities and intellect and having supportive, loving people in my life gave me even more. So much was given to me simply because I was born. So much I simply took.

Sure I put in some hard work, but honestly the only thing I did was not squander too much of the gifts I was given. If anything I did not live in thankful reflection of the good gifts given to me.

It was then that I realized the Unmerited Favor I lived in. Unmerited, unearned, undeserved. It was then that I realized what Grace was.

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