The Lord's Grace to Paul --- Is also The Lord's Grace to us!

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service. Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life. Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen. (1 Timothy, Chapter 1: Verse 12-17)

I like this portion of text. It's so simple to understand.

1) Christ came to save us from the our sins. To be an example of how we are to live. And to teach & spread the gospels.

2) All we have to do is accept the grace of the Lord, trust in him, believe in him and turn our lives over to Christ and be baptized in his name. We too are to be an example of how to live. We too are to teach & spread the gospels so the lost can be saved. We are also to show mercy and display unlimited patience.

I am very much trying to do all of the above but find that I come up short on a daily bases. Thank goodness Our Lord and God are so patient!

What's your thoughts on this piece of scripture?