to live for Christ, i first must die to all the rivals in my life.
only You can satisfy.

from "when i don't desire God" by Piper

"Now there was only one hope, the sovereign grace of God. God would have to transform my heart to do what a heart cannot make itself do, namely, want what it ought to want. Only God can make the depraved heart desire God."

- John Piper

He's in control.

"I know your burden, child! I shaped it—I poised it in My own hand...even as I laid it on, I said I shall be near, and while she leans on Me, this burden shall be Mine, not hers...Do not fear to impose it on a shoulder which upholds the government of worlds! Yet closer come! You are not near ...enough! You love Me! I know it. Doubt not, then. But, loving me, lean hard!"
Octavius Winslow

Jesus will give you a new identity as one who is changed, loved, healed, forgiven, and granted his perfect righteousness. Jesus’ victory is your victory. Jesus’ righteousness is your righteousness.



from: http://theresurgence.com/10-Temptation-Truths

why i like theology....

"Gospel doctrine matters because the good news is so full and rich and wonderful that it must be opened like a treasure chest, and all its treasures brought out for the enjoyment of the world. Doctrine is the description of these treasures. Doctrine guards the diamonds of the gospel from being discarded as mere crystals."

God is the Gospel/J.Piper

fresh wind, fresh fire. 29.

the greatest answer to prayer is more prayer.

fresh wind, fresh fire.

God is attracted to weakness. He can't resist those who humbly and honestly admit how desperately they need him. Our weakness, in fact, makes room for His power.