Grace is one of the most beautiful and profound gifts God has given to His children. It is through grace that we are saved, sustained and sanctified. Yet, the Apostle Peter encourages us not just to receive grace but to grow in it. What does it mean to grow in grace, and how do we do that?

Growing in grace is not about earning God's favor, we already have His unmerited favor through Jesus Christ. Rather, it’s about maturing in our understanding, appreciation and application of that grace in our daily lives. It means allowing God’s grace to shape how we live, think, speak and relate to others.

Like a plant needs water, sunlight and time to grow, our spiritual lives need constant nourishment through prayer, the Word of God, fellowship with other believers and obedience. As we walk with Christ, we begin to see more clearly how undeserving we are and yet how deeply loved we are by Him. This realization humbles us, deepens our gratitude and compels us to extend grace to others.

Growing in grace also involves letting go of legalism and self-righteousness. Sometimes, we try to earn God’s approval by doing good works or following religious routines. But grace reminds us that it's not about our performance  it’s about Christ’s finished work on the cross. This truth doesn’t give us permission to live carelessly, but it gives us freedom to live joyfully, knowing we are accepted as God’s children.

Moreover, grace helps us get back up when we fall. As we grow, we will make mistakes. But God's grace doesn't give up on us. Instead, it lifts us, teaches us and walks with us through every season. Grace is not only the beginning of our faith; it's the fuel for every step of the journey.

One way to measure growth in grace is to examine how we treat others. Are we quick to forgive? Do we show kindness when it's not deserved? Are we patient with those who are still learning, just as God is patient with us? Growing in grace means reflecting the character of Christ more and more each day.

In a world filled with judgment and division, God calls us to be agents of grace people who carry His love and mercy wherever we go. And as we grow in grace, we bring glory to God, just as Peter says: "To him be glory both now and forever!".