In my devotional time today I was processing with God about the new creation He gives us when we accept Christ into our heart and lives and The Holy Spirit being given to us (me).  He was reminding me again that the sin nature we have is an earthly thing from which no one is exempt.  The biggest reminder was that my sin nature IS NOT my identity, it is simply my struggle.  I suppose all mankind struggles with this truth.  He went on to tell me that the momentary pleasure found in acting on a sin nature is never, ever as gratifying as the delayed gratification found when hope is fulfilled; trust is honored; and faith becomes complete.  These cannot take root in our lives if we continue to give in to the temptations that come our way.

When I’m on assignment for Christ which is everyday, I want to live in the victory of each day remaining true to whatever Jesus has put before me.  I want to surrender any temptation to Him and call for help–literally call my accountability as James 5:16 tells us (tells me) to do.  God bless you.