“When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal.”
Titus 3:4-5
After walking with the Lord for two years, I was aware that God was rebuilding my life, healing my heart, and showing me how I could seek forgiveness from those I had harmed so ruthlessly over the years. I struggled with fears of not getting it right, disappointing God, or offending those I loved again. It was a difficult part of the journey since I had amassed a lifetime of shame over my past sins.
Do guilt and regret chase after you? Like David in Psalm 51:3, do you know that your transgressions and sin are always before you? If you resonate with this, I can encourage you to do what David did and what I do. Remember that God is justified in His judgment. Cling to His promise that He has given you new birth. Take note of how that renewal is weaving its way into your life and healing you and your relationships through the work of His Spirit.
Put away your fears of trying to earn God’s help. In time you will be able to rest solidly on the assurance that His grace brings, free to live out of eternal hope and genuine gratitude.
Do guilt and regret chase after you? Like David in Psalm 51:3, do you know that your transgressions and sin are always before you? If you resonate with this, I can encourage you to do what David did and what I do. Remember that God is justified in His judgment. Cling to His promise that He has given you new birth. Take note of how that renewal is weaving its way into your life and healing you and your relationships through the work of His Spirit.
Put away your fears of trying to earn God’s help. In time you will be able to rest solidly on the assurance that His grace brings, free to live out of eternal hope and genuine gratitude.
Scripture Focus
Titus 3:3-7
Insight
Father, grant me a deeper sense of assurance that I may grow in total dependence on the eternal hope that You give. Amen
Bible In A Year
- Leviticus 17-18
- Psalm 55
- Luke 19