Grace is something God extends to us because we don’t always live the way we should in the world. Sometimes, we do things that hurt other people and God’s creation and, in doing so, we drive ourselves farther away from God. Well, it’s God’s grace that draws us back. Through God’s grace, we find forgiveness and a better relationship with God.
Think about it this way: imagine you ran away from home. You really should be disciplined for it, but instead, your parent says, “I’m just glad you’re home safe.” Well, grace is God saying, “I’m not going to punish you for running away and doing what you wanted.  I’m going to love you and welcome you home.  I’m going to forgive you no matter what.” That’s grace…and it’s a beautiful gift. There’s nothing we can do to earn it.