What we do for the Lord matters!

Lately I've felt that I am not doing enough for the Lord, that I have to "earn" my salvation.
I was taught many years ago that while you don't have to earn your salvation initially, you do have to work for Him steadily and constantly to KEEP your salvation. (This is not true!) It's a teaching I have tried to undo and release from my mind, but it creeps back in occasionally.
The Lord reminded me of this yesterday while I was cleaning.
I was thinking of how I've said things I shouldn't, done things I shouldn't, and felt very ashamed of myself.

The Lord spoke to me and said, "do you still think you have to earn your salvation?" I said, "well yes, Lord, I do, because I'm not doing enough for you." He said, "well you pray, you read the Word, you spend time with Me...." I said, "but Lord, I don't do enough. I don't pray as much as I should or spend as much time in the Word as I should..." then He reminded me, "but you're trying. You still pray!"

He then reminded that, even though the few small things I have done for Him might seem unimportant or useless, they are still of value to Him, that I am still trying my best to serve Him during these trials of my life, and that He understands and appreciates my persistence.

Most importantly, He reminded me yesterday and today that I cannot lose my salvation, UNLESS I turn my back on Him which I will not do. (I need Him too much!!!)
It is by His grace I am saved, and that He keeps me in the palm of His hand. What a comfort!!

So if you're thinking you're not doing enough for the Lord, remember....everything we do for His glory, big or small, is seen by the Lord and is important to Him!