Why do we need to plead for God's grace?

The act of pleading for God's grace highlights the believer's recognition of their spiritual poverty and utter dependence on divine mercy. In Matthew 7:7, Jesus encourages believers to ask, seek, and knock, emphasizing that those who approach God in need will find grace. Similarly, the leper in Matthew 8:2 demonstrates this principle by beseeching Jesus for healing, showing that true humility recognizes that we have no claim to God's favor. In historic Reformed theology, this humility is essential because it aligns with the understanding that we contribute nothing to our salvation. Therefore, our pleas for grace stem from acknowledging that only God’s initiative can save us.