This heart and abiding by its continual desires, pressures and constant yearnings is not the drive which controls my existence. What are the yearnings of the man who died with Christ? This mind and its partner in the temporary crimes of sin, concentration on shiny objects and the unfulfilling promises of this world are the true enemy to freedom in everlasting rebirth. Yes, he just said that and fully believes that the struggle against my own will is the greatest enemy I will face in this life. Sin, Death, hell and Satan were defeated by Christ. Therefore, God’s enemies were beaten soundly at Calvary. Thus, I must initially engage them on the field of battle and allow them opportunities of approach into my life to give them authority to steal; my love, joy, peace and patience as I leave the skinny path of God’s Will in pursuit of my own mind or heart generated lusts for this life.

It must be recorded that God, My Father is Sovereign and may engage any of the forces, characters or enemies/allies in this world to chastise, teach or direct me to become the man HE intended. So, I must be mindful/heart controlling my situational awareness, battlefield readiness and mindset as I walk circumspect through this life, not as an infant or a man unaware/unprepared but rewarded as a man diligently seeking God through Christ Jesus. For I am not Sovereign except in my relationship to the King. I am not in charge but readily and gratefully accepting that loving correction in sanctification offered for my transformation by my Father.

What then must be my aspirations, knowing fully that the organs arguably in control of this life are in many set against my achievement of the tasks God has authored? I must assume that I am at odds with Self and expect these nefarious voices to attempt at many opportunities to lead me astray from the truth of God’s Perfecting Hand and Works in my life. That is tragic at best, but what an honorable and pregnant opportunity to live not by Will but By Word, Every Word that proceeds from the Mouth of God. It is a blessing to know from whence my provision, protection and promises originate. Not from internal measures, means of thinking/emotions but these remain value tools to guide me in determining those things most important, the greatest of which is aligning my heart, mind, soul and strength in Loving God completely.