An Interesting Discussion...

So in British Literature this week I had to write a paragraph on my opinion about good works and how they contribute to our salvation. It can be a tough subject to approach. But I managed to come up with a few words on what I think:

Do Good Works Contribute To Our Salvation?

I believe that good works do not send us to heaven. That being said, I believe performing good deeds is crucial to our relationship with Christ considering the following:

That Jesus tells us in the bible to "love our neighbor as ourself". This means (but is not limited to) helping those in need, providing accountability to fellow Christians, and putting others needs in front of your own needs and desires.

He alo tells us to love Him with all our hearts, souls and minds, and if we willingly spend our time doing things that enrich our own spirits and the spirits of others, we are displaying our love for Him in a productive and meaningful way.

I also believe that once we instill this principle within our hearts, we can more understand the goodness of Christ and can make ourselves pleasing in His sight. More so, the way we spend our time and live our lives must reflect that we are one of God's children if we hope to glorify Him.

So ultimately, although doing good works won't initially lead us to Christ, trying to be like Him in all we do will put us on the right path and is a good start to witnessing to others and making our hearts good and pure.

there will be a day.

I try to hold on to this world with everything I have
But I feel the weight of what it brings, and the hurt that trys to grab
The many trials that seem to never end, His word declares this truth,
that we will enter in this rest with wonders anew

But I hold on to this hope and the promise that He brings
That there will be a place with no more suffering

There will be a day with no more tears, no more pain, and no more fears
There will be a day when the burdens of this place, will be no more, we’ll see Jesus face to face
But until that day, we’ll hold on to you always

I know the journey seems so long
You feel your walking on your own
But there has never been a step
Where you’ve walked out all alone

Troubled soul don’t lose your heart
Cause joy and peace he brings
And the beauty that’s in store
Outweighs the hurt of life’s sting

I can’t wait until that day where the very one I’ve lived for always will wipe away the sorrow that I’ve faced
To touch the scars that rescued me from a life of shame and misery
This is why
This is why I sing….

There will be a day with no more tears, no more pain, and no more fears
There will be a day when the burdens of this place, will be no more, we’ll see Jesus face to face

There will be a day, He’ll wipe away the stains, He’ll wipe away the tears, He’ll wipe away the tears…..there will be a day.