You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. 1 John 4:4
Have you ever gone searching for something and realize that you already have it? Like searching for sunglasses that are on the top of your head, or car keys that are in your hand. These things make me laugh.
My father-in-law always laughed about the number of tape measures he owned. He could never seem to find one when he needed it, so he bought another. If I ever get his tools completely sorted, I know I will find seven or eight. Isn't it ridiculous to think of how much we accumulate simply because we aren't organized?
How silly it is to search for something you are holding or to buy something you already own.
So why, as a Christian, do I keep pursuing righteousness? Why do I keep trying to overcome the world? By the blood of Jesus Christ, I am made righteous. His Spirit dwells within me, so I have already overcome the world. I waste so much time and effort trying to acquire that which I already have!
Lord, this constant pursuit needs to stop. I need to quit chasing a dream and start living in reality. Righteousness is not something I can achieve. It is a path upon which I simply need to walk. Help me to stop trying to overcome and realize that You have already done it for me. All I must do is allow Your Spirit, who dwells within me, to take charge. There is nothing He cannot do. Praise the Lord. He has overcome!