Why do I have conflicts going on inside my mind you might ask? It's because you also have within you the old sinful nature which may weaken your new nature in Christ. Are you living according to the old nature, or according to the new Spirit?
Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on that of which nature desires, but those who live in accordance with the Spirit, have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. Those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God, but those who live by the Spirit have a life of peace.
Therefore, you have an obligation to live a life according to the Spirit. The choice is yours to make; will it be peace or conflict?
The Spirit of God will help you in your weakness. For instance, you may not know what you ought to pray for, but the Spirit intercedes for you with words you cannot express. Nothing can separate you from the love of Christ, not hardships, persecutions, or dangers of the old nature. Paul says, "I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord", (Romans 8:38). No wonder we are considered more than conquerors.
God knew that you would have conflicts because that old nature is always lurking about. He knew you couldn't handle it by yourself, so He designed a way that seemed strange to us, the mystery of the cross. He sent His Son to become flesh and rescue your soul from death. The hand that reaches out for you has been pierced with nails. The voice that cried out, "My God, My God why have you forsaken Me?" says to you, come and follow Me, and I will give you mercy and grace to receive life everlasting.
By His great name, Jesus, He will send His Spirit to protect you and teach you the will of God for your life. Walk in the way the Spirit leads, and you will never have to wonder what it would have been like if you had just given more of yourself.
So, sing to Him a new song for the earth is full of His outrageous love for you. Let Him be your hiding place form the old nature within you that keeps you in a state of conflict and confusion. Be still before the Lord and wait patiently on Him.
Jesus gave you His Spirit so there would be no conflict in your heart. Rest in Him alone.
Romans 8 Psalm 37 Natalie Grant 4HIM Selah
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