ok, I think we have our definitions of what the word 'grace' means, mixed up.
Me: Grace = mercy. The capacity of a god to forgive and make up for the shortcomings we have in trying to achieve the impossible, the command to be perfect.
Grace is the final variable in the equation that gets us in the door at the end.
Works follow faith. We you have faith that something is true, you act upon that faith to produce works. Faith without good works accompanying it is dead.
Faith in Gallileo's principles is what Columbus based his belief on that he could find a western route to India. His faith drove his works.
If you didn't have faith you wouldn't pray. I don't see that having 'grace' would make you want to pray, unless your definition of 'grace' is more related to the word 'faith' in its meaning
I can only find the following meanings:
Quote:
1. Seemingly effortless beauty or charm of movement, form, or proportion.
2. A characteristic or quality pleasing for its charm or refinement.
3. A sense of fitness or propriety.
4.
A: A disposition to be generous or helpful; goodwill.
B: Mercy; clemency.
5. A favor rendered by one who need not do so; indulgence.
6. A temporary immunity or exemption; a reprieve.
7. Graces Greek & Roman Mythology. Three sister goddesses, known in Greek mythology as Aglaia, Euphrosyne, and Thalia, who dispense charm and beauty.
8.
A: Divine love and protection bestowed freely on people.
B: The state of being protected or sanctified by the favor of God.
C: An excellence or power granted by God.
9. A short prayer of blessing or thanksgiving said before or after a meal.
10. Grace Used with His, Her, or Your as a title and form of address for a duke, duchess, or archbishop.
11. Music. An appoggiatura, trill, or other musical ornanment in the music of 16th and 17th century England.
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