John 6:28-29 NKJV Then they said to Him, “What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?” Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.”

The people wanted to know what works or requirements they must do to be accepted by God. Jesus responds with a singular work of believing in the One God sent (Jesus).

Although Jesus provided an answer about our work, there are still believers who are looking for works (plural). In their minds that one single act of believing in Jesus is not enough. They’ll add other things like prayer, studying God’s word so many hours, fasting, and proper behavior. All of these other works are important, but according to scripture they’re unnecessary to be accepted by God. 

When we truly believe in Jesus and believe all that He’s done for us, those other works will follow. Our appreciation for what He’s done will increase our desire to pray, study God’s word, and improve our behavior.

Just know any work outside of believing in the Lord Jesus to be accepted by God is unnecessary. If there were other works, Jesus had every opportunity to inform us of them. Our singular work of believing in Him is enough and we all must accept that.