*1.* “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age.”  *2* “You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.”  *3* “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”  *4* “And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.”