“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven. “ Matthew 5:17-20

Dear Jesus, I cannot achieve the righteousness you are talking about here. I could make the laws myself and I’d still break them. I proved that when my children were still at home. That’s why I am so glad you came to fulfill the law for me. Now I love doing my best to keep your wishes because I love you for saving me. Now I want to do well for love’s sake and nothing else. I know this is the righteousness of faith that you are aiming for. Thank your making me a new person who keeps any commandments as all out of faith and love. Amen.

We work for God because he worked for us. It’s a wonderful spiritual love affair.