God challenges us to live a life that is not natural for our flesh. Yet, it IS natural for the believer because Christ’s nature dwells in him. To consistently live the Christian life in our strength is impossible. If I do not see how impossible it is, I am like a man who observes himself in a mirror. He has to face the fact of his own inability, but then walks away and forgets what kind of man he really is by thinking he can do it all in his own strength. But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty, and continues in humble dependence, never forgets that it is Christ alone who enables to us to naturally do the things of God. (James 1:24, 25)

God is the One to flow though and bless every detail of life with the presence of Jesus (See James 1:21-25). Because of Christ’s indwelling life, I want to set aside all filthiness and my old nature’s residue, and I am willing to receive God’s prompting with meekness as He works within me. My thoughts, feelings, and actions are transformed as I submit to His urging. This relieves my mind, will, and emotions of the torment of trying to think, feel, and do the right things for God’s acceptance. Every aspect of my life is affected as He aligns me with His written word and I see what my life is to look like as Christ flows through me. The next time you find yourself struggling with sin, remember that it is not a reflection of your sinful nature. The enemy would have us believe our goal is to avoid sin, but your actual struggle is in trying to involve yourself in sin. The battle is a reflection of Christ’s holy nature that lies within you, showing you that you will never be happy living in sin because you simply are not suited for it. You were crucified with Christ and your sinful nature was put to death once and for all in Him.