John 17 NASB

"They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. Sanctify them in the truth; Thy word is truth. As Thou didst send Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world." (John 17: 16-18)

Everytime I read this passage, I feel a sense of peace knowing that Jesus Himself prays for us declaring the truth that we are not of this world.  It makes enduring and persevering through the temptations of this world that much easier.  Each time I find myself getting bothered by something of this world, I just declare this truth and tell myself over and over again that I am not of this world just as Jesus is also not of this world. And suddenly I find the strength to stomp on the obstacle/temptation of this world that I am not even a part of.  Thank You Jesus that I am not of this world, but merely IN IT temporarily until we go home to You!