Everything good comes from God. Separate from Him, there is only destruction. Just like a fish out of water, when we separate ourselves from God and try to call our own shots, we immediately begin to die. For the children of God, the constant draw we feel because of sin becomes a tool God uses to transform us. As we sacrifice ourselves and turn control back over to Him, we begin to see that even the fallen nature of our world drives us toward Him. Every challenge we face is because of sin’s effect on the world. But, as we apply God’s word to our lives, we are transformed, and we begin to receive a “crown of life,” the supernatural mark of divine influence that God has promised to those who love Him.