We are often told, “It’s not about what you do; it’s about what Jesus has done for you.” But that’s a false dichotomy,
My grandfather always said, "You've got to help God some," - not meaning that God actually needs our assistance, but you cannot just sit around waiting to receive help; we have to take action and do our part too- He will meet us in the middle!
As my beloved childhood preacher said, "Get off your knees and roll up your sleeves."