Grace...

The notion of grace as given out in popular religion was helpful perhaps to
the masses but needs a large revision for the philosophic seekers.

It is
not granted at the whim of a Personal God nor solely after deserving
labors for it.

It is rather more like a steady permanent emanation from a
man's own Overself, always available, but of which he must partake by
himself.

If at times it seems to intervene specially on his behalf, that is
an appearance due to the immense wisdom in timing the release of a
particular good karma.


— Notebooks Category 18: The Reverential Life > Chapter 5: Grace > # 77
Paul Brunton