Joyful Moments in Christ

There is no greater gift than the grace of God through Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2 reminds us that salvation is not something we earn or deserve, but a precious gift given by a loving Father who delights in saving the lost. And yet, even after receiving this grace, our hearts are prone to wander. We forget our calling, slip into old habits, and sometimes live as though we belong to ourselves. This prayer is an honest reflection for those who know the sweetness of salvation but still battle daily temptations, doubts, and distractions. It is a heartfelt request for strength, humility, and perseverance to walk in the good works God has prepared for us, trusting not in our own ability, but in his sustaining grace.

A Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank you so much for your gift of salvation described in Ephesians 2:8–10. By your grace alone, through faith, I have been rescued—not because of anything I have done, but because of your immense mercy and love. You are the God who saves, not because you must, but because you delight in bringing the lost home. You are kind, patient, and abounding in steadfast love. You are worthy of all praise and adoration.

Without this free offering, I would still be lost, dead in my sins, operating as your enemy and a slave to the passions of my flesh. I confess that even now, though I have been made alive in Christ, I am still tempted to live as though I were my own master. I forget that I have been bought with a price. I still fall into patterns of pride, selfishness, and distraction. Forgive me for the ways I resist your Spirit and drift from the work you have prepared for me. Forgive me for when I choose comfort over obedience.

Yet even in my weakness, you have not given up on me. You have given me the righteousness of Christ, clothed me in mercy, and filled me with your Spirit. Thank you for this undeserved grace. Thank you for drawing me into your family, calling me your child, and entrusting me with meaningful work in your kingdom. What a gift it is to know that you have prepared good works in advance for me to walk in—not to earn salvation, but because I have already been saved.

The devil continues to tempt, to accuse, and to pull me toward complacency and despair. But you, Lord, have given me strength to resist. You equip me with your armor. You remind me of my identity in Christ. You invite me daily to pick up my cross and follow you.

So help me, God, to be faithful in the good works you have assigned to me. Help me to recognize them when they appear small or inconvenient. Give me the courage to act, the humility to serve, and the perseverance to keep going when I feel weary. Let me not rely on my own strength, but on your power at work within me. May my life bring glory to you, as I live not for myself, but for your purpose.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

Respond

Please pray a prayer about salvation.

If you aren’t sure where to begin, you can use the ACTS method: Adoration, Confession, Thankfulness, and Supplication:

• Adoration: Praise God. Does this topic bring any specific characteristics of God to mind?
• Confession: Tell God that you are sorry for specific sins. Does this topic bring any specific sins to mind?
• Thankfulness: Show gratitude towards God. Does anything from this topic inspire gratitude?
• Supplication: Make requests for yourself and for others. Does anything from this topic inspire a prayer?

If helpful, you can use a prayer journal template.

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