...Because of his grace, he declared us righteous...

Titus 3:4-8

But- "When God our Savior revealed his kindness and love, he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit. He generously poured out the Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior. Because of his grace he declared us righteous and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life. This is a trustworthy saying, and I want you to insist on these teachings so that all who trust in God will devote themselves to doing good. These teachings are good and beneficial for everyone.

I have been DECLARED righteous! Wow, that is an amazing thought. I have been saved by His mercy and grace and I have been washed clean...my sins are gone! I have been given the Spirit of God so I can walk through this life and know the way I am supposed to go...I have confidence that I have inherited eternal life... I can trust Him! This morning my reading has struck me how simple this Christian walk is. I have been taught these things all my life...I could recite them back to someone at a very young age...it's so simple. And to think that God has declared me righteous...that is amazing....and empowering. Today I choose to walk in that I am forgiven, I am declared righteous...and I know where I am going...and I know Who is waiting there for me...and I TRUST HIM!