When all your energy goes into living, you forget to keep a record.

I am learning so much, or rather applying so much, that I want to remember.

The kingdom is not just words - it's a kingdom of spirit and power. It's a kingdom I am learning to fully inhabit, at least as much as I can this side of eternity. I am learning that you can know a lot, but until you live in what you know, it's pretty useless.

I understand the value of getting up early, of staying physically strong, of honestly sharing the deepest battles with trusted friends and family because no one can do this alone. 

I see clearly the greatest strongholds in a person's life are not the BIG THINGS, the things that make the prayer list...it's pride. It's thinking you have it all together. It's thinking you are owed something. It's believing everyone else has wronged you, life has wronged you, God has wronged you. It's thinking that really, this is all about you.

I am walking in contentment and also acknowledge that I have to fight to maintain that contentment. 

I am choosing what is worth the fight...and guess what? A lot of stuff doesn't make the list.