God called you and saved you according to His own purpose and grace, which is abundant in Christ.

“who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose [prothesis] and grace” (2Tim 1:9)

“And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant, with faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.” (1Tim 1:14)

“for it is God who works [energeo] in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.” (Phil 2:13)

“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose [prothesis]” (Rom 8:28)

“that the purpose [prothesis] of God according to election might stand, not of works but of Him who calls” (Rom 9:11)

“In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose [prothesis] of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will” (Eph 1:11)

“according to the eternal purpose [prothesis] which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through faith in Him.” (Eph 3:11-12)

“But you have carefully followed my doctrine, manner of life, purpose [prothesis], faith, longsuffering, love, perseverance” (2Tim 3:10)

“Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man attested by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs which God did through Him in your midst, as you yourselves also know—Him, being delivered by the determined purpose and foreknowledge of God, you have taken by lawless hands, have crucified, and put to death” (Acts 2:22-23)

Reading: Amos 7-9; 2Tim 1