So now the righteous requirements necessary for life are met for everyone through the righteous act of one person... ~ Romans 5:18 (CEB)
Lord, thank you for using your power to save us. I benefit from the actions of Jesus. There is nothing I can do to have a good relationship with you. I can't read my Bible enough. I can't treat people well enough. I can't stop my bad habits. I'm glad that you don't look at my righteousness (or lack thereof) to keep a relationship going with me. You look at Jesus -- his success is credited to us -- to me. Forgive me for trying so hard to prove myself when you have done all the proving. I want to live right -- because you're living in me and it would be honoring to you. Amen.