Galatians 6:14-15

But may I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.  For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything; the only thing that matters is a new creation!

In Christ our accomplishments are a product of the unfailing love and faithfulness of God. We have no grounds to self-righteously boast in anything, yet sadly that does not stop many of us from falling into that trap; always poised at our doorstep ready to strike. His love ought to spark in us an ongoing desire to surrender ourselves to the leading of the Holy Spirit, and a commitment to the truth. He is the author of everything that is worth anything, and if we find ourselves accomplishing something of value to the Kingdom of God, we must step aside and direct the credit to Jesus. Through Him anything is possible with God – even that we become completely new creations. Rest in the sufficiency of His grace and surrender all to Him; then hold on tight for the transforming power of God.