“He saved [and saves] us not on the basis of deeds which we have done [do] in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit”  (Titus 3:5).

Jesus Christ has saved me through His blood. Furthermore, He has clothed me with His righteousness. I am grateful and rejoice in my salvation.

However, I often forget the joy of His salvation. I try to do good on my own–to earn my righteousness. To obey, serve, and please Him–in my own strength.

I need His salvation every day to guard my heart and my mind, to love my neighbor as myself, to lay down my life for my family and friends, even to make time to commune with my God, . . . and to not sneak a cookie–those I baked so Dad would have a treat with his meal.

I need the Lord’s salvation every day. Not just once and it’s finished. I need to be saved from me as well as from the onslaught of the enemy. Every day. Every hour.

I’m grateful that:

“The Lord’s lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, For His compassions/love/mercies/covenant faithfulness  never fail.
They are new every morning; Great is Thy faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22-23).

Thank you, Lord, for your covenant faithfulness. That you are with us always, every day, and that your steadfast love and faithfulness never fails.