From Titus 3:4-7: “But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, He saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we had done, but according to His mercy, through the water of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. This Spirit He poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by His grace, we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.”
Running life’s perpetual marathon
Searching for finish line, never in sight
Scaling boundless mountains, summits hidden
Paddling always upstream, with all our might
Living foolishly through sin-filled choices
Thinking daily good works shall pay our way
Falling down exhausted, never enough
Realizing God brings His goodness each day
Loving us with kindness, comes the Father
Giving to us freely, eternal Grace
Sharing His Holy Word, wrapped in mercy
Renewing Holy Spirit will embrace
Chained in darkness as unrighteous sinners
Witnessing now—a mournful, blood-stained tree
Paying for our life’s transgressions in full
Accepting Jesus, chains broken and free
From the words of American pastor and Christian teacher, Charles Stanley: “There is only one way to receive our heavenly Father’s favor, and that’s by faith in His Son, who did all the work for us.”
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