God doesn't ask us to work for His love - Bluidkiti's Alcohol and Drug Addictions Recovery Help/Support Forums

bluidkiti · 12-04-2013, 11:25 AM

Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. (NLT) Ephesians 2:9-10

The majority of things in life we work hard to earn: a living, an education, trust, respect, etc. But, opposite to the ways of this world, God doesn't ask us to work for His love. There is nothing we can even do to earn God's love. It is by grace alone that He loves us.

Daily Bible Devotion

MajestyJo · 12-04-2013, 11:26 PM

Like this, so many people think that they can work and make it alright. It is all up to be to be honest, open minded, and willing to follow His Will. For me, that is to just TRY to be the best me I can be, get out of self and help others, but don't expect redemption by doing so. We give with no thought of getting back, and yet it seemed that I was blessed many times over, whether it was a result of giving and caring, it doesn't matter. All I have to do is find some gratitude and pass it on.

12-04-2013, 11:25 AM	#1
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 70,608	God doesn't ask us to work for His love Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. (NLT) Ephesians 2:9-10 The majority of things in life we work hard to earn: a living, an education, trust, respect, etc. But, opposite to the ways of this world, God doesn't ask us to work for His love. There is nothing we can even do to earn God's love. It is by grace alone that He loves us. Daily Bible Devotion __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.

12-04-2013, 11:26 PM	#2
MajestyJo Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 25,085	Like this, so many people think that they can work and make it alright. It is all up to be to be honest, open minded, and willing to follow His Will. For me, that is to just TRY to be the best me I can be, get out of self and help others, but don't expect redemption by doing so. We give with no thought of getting back, and yet it seemed that I was blessed many times over, whether it was a result of giving and caring, it doesn't matter. All I have to do is find some gratitude and pass it on. __________________ Love always, Jo I share because I care.

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