The Great Exchange – our double mindedness, pride, and shame for His accepting Grace..

As we confess our sins before Gid and others He is faithful to forgive us our sins.  When we experience forgiveness our faith in His grace is restored.  We move away from the traps of self effort into a heart position of yielded surrender. It is the sweet spot where we experience His unconditional love. 
Our decision to make this exchange on the bridge of the cross is what determines the gratitude and grace that flows out of us onto others. When we are walking in grace, we are rooted in the vine, and we can’t help but bear fruit.  It’s the opposite of self effort when we are aware of Him flowing through us.  It would be foolish to take any credit for anything other than being close to Him.