Remember, those without Christ are trapped and do not have the same ability to choose as do those who are His.
God has set it up so that nature must obey Him. The animals migrate according to His design. So do the birds and the sea creatures. He commands and they must move according to the command. They have no choice.
You were created to choose. Now, you have been born again and the Power of His Resurrection has come to live in you and over your life. You have choice.
But, the feeling is so strong. It seems that the undertow is so powerful, there is no choice.
Of course, that is not true.
Soldier of The Cross, you are His. You have been bought with a Price, and you are familiar with His touch. You have crossed The Line and you can’t go back. Unlike the creatures of nature, you are an adopted son, and you do have choice.
It begins in prayer. Even if you don't feel relieved, He will take you at your word and He will reveal Himself in the matter.
Stand firm. What does the Bible say about the situation? My favorite saying is, "God's Word is more real than the way that you feel."
Lord, as I stand before you tonight, I lift up to you this matter that seems to be too great for me. I choose to take you at your Word and declare to you now that I yield to you, who bled and died for me.
I don't want anything but you; it is just that I can't shake this. So, I choose to agree with you.
By faith, I choose you over the strongest feeling or influence. I place my hand in yours, which I know is outstretched to me.
My Lord and my God.