Grace for your spirit
For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9
Are we trying to live a good enough life to merit salvation? Are we trying to work our way into heaven? Do we always feel like we are falling short of what we ought to be? If we are trying to be a Christian by our own effort, we have missed the point and will always fall short. Righteousness, salvation, and a home in heaven are gifts of God. If we could try harder and be what God wanted, then there would have been no need for Jesus to die on the cross for our sins. Let’s accept the gift of salvation through faith, and let’s quit beating our head against the wall. The good life and the good works are a result of receiving His gifts, not a way to get them.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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