We don’t need to struggle or strive. Struggling and striving is a sign you are out of balance. When you start hearing yourself say “I got to” vice “I get to”. you know you are between the gates. The fleshy nature desires to take hold of you. Stop what you are doing, step back, refocus all your thoughts on the Lord. The spirit flows with ease. Come back to the Lord with thanksgiving, praise and worship.

“Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.” Psalm 100:4

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33