"8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9not by works, so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2:8-9
This passage of scripture resinates with me daily. As I read it, it takes my breath away. This is a passage that I rest my faith on. Ephesians 2:8-9 explains the basis of my faith and relationship with Christ. God requires nothing of me; only that I have faith in Him and faith in his son Jesus Christ who died for my sin. Often times I try and fix my problems myself; I also try to live a "good" life. I look inward at myself; my actions are the means by which I make up for my sin. I try and trade a good behavior ( a mission trip or other community service) for sin ( such as telling a lie). In reality, this is my sin, relying on myself to make my life right. When I start trying to fix my life I remember this passage. For it is by the grace of God that I am saved and not by my own actions. I find rest in this passage because the pressure is not on me. I will in some way always fall to pressure and sin, but the Lord will never sin and remains perfect and Holy. Christ is our redemption and I am thankful.
