When I ask God to teach me to do His will and lead me by His spirit, I’m also subtly gaining ground against the darkness. Each step of my obedience thwarts the enemy. Not only is God relieving my angst, but He’s also giving me something to do about it.

God loves me. He wants me. God loves you. He wants you. He loved me when I was still in my sin, and He loves me today when I still fall short. He is God, I refuse to define Him by the expectations that I have for people.