Hannah

"He has saved us and called us to a holy life - not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time,"
(2 Timothy 1:9)

I think this verse is talking about how Jesus died for us on the cross. The reason why it says Jesus didn't save us because of anything we have done because Jesus didn't save us to give back to us or because we earned it, but because he did it because he is so holy and perfect. He wanted to give up his own life for everyone else life just because he is so loving and caring to people. If he had to save us based on what we have done, he should of not saved us at all because of all the sins, crimes, murders and much more we have done.
I think Jesus is the most giving, caring person because who else would give up their own life just to save another? From the beginning, he knew that he would have to save us because he is just so perfect and loving. Everyday we should be thankful for what Jesus Christ has given us - the perfect present of life. If he was selfish he would never save us and we would not be alive today. So just remember to thank Jesus in a prayer, song or reading the bible at least everyday. It might be hard to do everyday and it's nearly impossible to. But if you can just know everyday that Jesus is our Savior and father, I think he will be happy. :)