The Enemy of Our Hearts

The day I received Jesus, I immediately sensed an internal presence leading me in a way of life that starkly contrasted how I previously lived. I was a new creation with the Holy Spirit living in me, but after a few weeks, my spiritual high faded, and I felt the battle for my heart start.

The call of every believer is to fight the good fight of faith—daily deepening in our relationship with Jesus. His ways are upside down to our natural tendencies. Upon belief, our whole way of thinking shifts to things above, and our actions reflect compassion, kindness, humility, and forgiveness. And that’s a struggle against our flesh.

We’re called to lose our lives for the sake of Christ and the gospel, and we do that by seeking Christ’s will and following Him in all phases of life. We’re called to leverage where He’s placed us for His glory by taking the gospel public … changing lives as we lead others to finding Jesus as their Savior.

This is where joy comes into full maturity. Because, as Christians, losing our lives leads us to finding a life of significance and ultimate meaning.

Lord, life is found in You alone. Empower us with Your Spirit to be faithful to that call today. Amen.