In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace that He lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.
The third time you ask the same friend for a lift, the words come out more slowly than they did the first time. You add an apology, then another, and offer petrol money they won't take. Somewhere inside, a quiet tally is running, and you suspect you are getting close to the end of it.