It is interesting that this article is titled, “The sanctified life in a hostile world.” I have spent my life as a Christian, and despite struggles against sin, and striving against the world, the flesh, and the devil, I say to any who will listen, that more often I have not felt sanctified, but viewed myself as struggling. Sometimes I have felt tossed and lost, other times joyful, yet I am a sinner saved by Christ, and walking with Him, albeit imperfectly, but confidently. At my advanced age, I know I will see Him as the curtain is steadily closing, a reality that comes with having more years behind than ahead. There is no confidence in the flesh, or works, only the quiet reality and comfort of knowing God. When I feel down, unworthy, it seems the Holy Spirit has his hand on my shoulder, quietly musing to my mind, “It’s alright. God still loves you, just keep walking.” I have cultivated the habit of writing scriptural verses on 3x5 cards to carry with me. I have been doing this for over forty years. Here is one I marked “Troubled in life: Philippians 4:6-7, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Am I sanctified yet? Have I found it? No, but Jesus has shown me the way to find it. Soli Deo Gloria