Faith In Jesus

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Christian followers believe that in order to have a relationship with God, all you have to do is have faith in His son, Jesus Christ. Even as a Christian, I often find myself doubting that my simple faith is enough. Knowing I did nothing, and can never do anything to deserve a relationship with God, I catch myself thinking I need to do more – or be more. But like this Galatians verse states, it is not about following the Law, or rules, or doing good things that will put me in favor with God. The relationship He offers is a free gift of salvation, and all I or anyone else has to do is believe in the one He sent.
Sometimes I get discouraged with the Christian Church today in regards to this. Some “believers” think that the ticket to heaven is living a good life and doing nothing wrong. However, you can perform as much good as you see fit, but if your heart is not in it for the Lord, you are not saved and do not have a true relationship with God. It is not about the works we do; it is about the condition of our heart and soul, and laying it down for Him.
I think this is the most beautiful aspect of my faith, that all I have to do to receive the love of Jesus Christ is to believe in Him. (Unlike other traditions that require certain prayers, offerings, etc. to get to the Supreme Being or ultimate final state.) I find extreme comfort in the fact that my God is a God of love; He desired so much for us to be able to have a relationship with Him that He sent down His only son to die for us. And all we have to do is believe in that....