Grace is Still Changing Me

📖 Truth Tuesday — Grace Is Still Changing MeOne of the beautiful things about the gospel is that it allows us to look honestly at who we were without forgetting who we are because of Jesus.In Titus 3, Paul doesn't minimize the past.He says, “For we also once were...”But then everything changes:“But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, He saved us...”Our story changed because God acted.And that grace didn't stop working the day we were saved.Even as believers, the Holy Spirit continues to reveal attitudes, habits, words, and actions that don't look like Jesus.When He does, we don't have to excuse them.We don't have to hide them.And we don't have to live imprisoned by them.We confess.We repent.We receive His forgiveness.And we keep walking with Jesus as He changes us.💭 Today's TruthGrace doesn't erase the truth about who you were. It changes who you are becoming. And remembering grace should change the way we see others too.When I remember how patient God has been with me, I should become more patient with you.When I remember how much mercy I've received, I should become more willing to give mercy away.🙏 Today's PrayerLord, thank You for Your mercy toward me. Thank You that when I could not save myself, You saved me according to Your grace. Thank You for giving me new life in Christ—and thank You that You are still changing me. When You reveal something in me that doesn't look like Jesus, give me humility to confess it and courage to repent from it. Continue Your renewing work in me through Your Spirit, and help me extend to others the grace and patience You have so generously shown to me. In Jesus name,  Amen.If these words express your heart today, make them your prayer. Or find your own words and spend a few moments honestly talking with the Lord.🎙️ Today's Five More Minutes is also available wherever you listen to podcasts.God's grace doesn't teach us to make excuses for yesterday. It teaches us to walk differently today.Let's walk with Him today.