For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
~ Ephesians 2:10
God prepared good works for you and me to do in this life, and discovering what those good works are can be a lot like a treasure hunt. A thrilling adventure to uncover who we are and what God has called us and uniquely gifted us to do.
Coming from a legalistic background, I need to constantly remind myself that serving God is a joy and a privilege, not a task to check off my to-do list. My works do not contribute to my salvation nor do they make God love me more.