Aren’t I putting my filter on his desires for me when I go to God with my expectations.

More to ponder.

I will discipline you, but with justice;
Why do you protest your punishment—
I kicked myself for my stupidity!
I was thoroughly ashamed of all I did in my younger days.’

What pump are you getting you fuel to live from, how much dirt is allowed.

God’s fuel is pure and has no damaging properties.
We allow compromise in our fuel (satin) and we don’t get the energy He wants us to live by.

Do I allow my struggles to strengthen me or weaken me.
If they strengthen me it is because my faith is in God.
If it weakens me I am allowing satin to win.
It is about my decision and perspective.

I guess it depends on where my passion is focused.

I think satin knows how much more powerful I could be for the Lord if I take charge of my time.
Why have you given us stubborn hearts so we no longer fear you?

“The captives of warriors will be released,
and the plunder of tyrants will be retrieved.
For I will fight those who fight you,
and I will save your children.

Why do I not believe this wholeheartedly all the time. It is true and I must use this truth to banish satin’s grip on areas of me that I still allow idles to live in.

Thank you God for this simple truth, help me to believe in your power, so I can surrender these areas to you and completely destroy their grip on me.