I needed to be reminded...

... of one of my favorite passages that gives an excellent summary of the Gospel we hope in and hope to live in. I memorized this passage before, but my memory had become hazy so I pulled it out again this morning, brushed it off, and am clinging to this truth today as I am asking the Lord to renew and transform my mind with this reality. Father, my hope is in Your Word - Your promises and Your self-defining truth.

"At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived
and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures.
We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.
But 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 by the Holy Spirit,
whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior,
so that, having been justified by his grace,
we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.
This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things,
so that those who have trusted in God may be careful
to devote themselves to doing what is good.
These things are excellent and profitable for everyone."
-Titus 3:3-8