Proverbs 25:28 "A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls" The walls aren't built to restrict your movement or imprison you, they are built to keep the enemy out. https://youtube.com/shorts/0IRGFJY03do?si=vRThL9RWq3AmlAo8

Galatians 5:16-17 NIV [16] So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. [17] For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want. "If it feels good in an instant, it likely isn't good for you." Charlie Kirk I think one of the main differences between "boy" and "man" is the ability to deny the flesh. To delay instant gratification, to be patient, to put off for later what I want right now. My flesh is absolutely weak and I don't want that to be so, but it is. Whether that's food and drink or purchasing something or blowing up at my family so I feel heard, my flesh wants right now. Boys consume, Men contribute.

I think for too long, I've been focused on the wrong thing. I am just now beginning to adjust my focus. I've always fixated on what hell is, this lake of unquenchable fire, darkness, fear, gnashing of teeth, pain, despair, etc. What I've been missing this whole time, is the worst part. Separation from God. I'm beginning to understand that, yes, all of that stuff is bad, but God and being with him is SO good that being separated from him IS the worst part.

Welcome one of the originals, James Block. barry/fs

What prayers did you pray that: —intimidate and bring discomfort —that changes the world with eternal impact —that deepens my sanctification to yet unknown depths —prayers that I ask the Holy Spirit to size and scale for me We live in a season, an epoch of time, when those types of prayers are required. Keep praying like this, scaling up all the while, and tracking prayers and answers. We cannot be satisfied with half measures any longer. What are some of the things you prayed for? barry/fs