ya know, we all ask God for little concessions, don't we?
like a little girl asking her Father for 'just one more sweet?'
sometimes, i don't know if i should ask for concessions.
cuz there is the danger that everytime i ask, i'll just want more, and more, and more.
we all have our little demons.
i have mine too.
jumps at me and clutches my heart and claws non-stop.
i will have no other gods before You,
only You will reign as my heart's King.
i will have no other gods before You,
i will put You first in everything.
i'm scared that if i ask for concessions, i'll slip back into those times.
but my heart cannot take a total banishment of it.
and so i pray.
Lord Jesus,
i pray that You do what's best for me, for only You know what's right and good in the eyes of God. i am willing, all it takes is Your word. if i could ask for these concessions, i would, but only under Your will. if it may be so, let me deny heart and flesh, for they are weak. i direct them to you, may my spirit be guided by Your light. i love You above all else, nothing i give up can be compared to You. help me strengthen my flesh, so i may be a greater testimony for You. this i ask, through Christ Jesus,
Amen.
overlook my residue, and i'll overlook yours.