Crucifying the Old Man

I am at a point in my life where I feel very pleased with myself. Another great thing I often thing about is when I prayed a long time ago and asked that God make His desires my desires. As a result of this prayer I know that He is pleased with me as well. When I take a look back I realized just how far God has brought me. My prayers are so tremendously different than my prayers of yesteryear. I just feel like the things that I ask for now are much different. When I think back I realize how many of the things I prayed for in the past were out of selfishness. Don’t get me wrong I said my share of prayers for the growth and well-being of others but know I can honestly pray for God’s will in my life because I know it is the best for me. I can pray for things knowing that the result or outcome will not always be what I hoped and planned for. I can pray for others and their best interest even though I might not receive what I desired out of the situation. I consider those types of prayers unselfish.
When a person gets to a point where they can pray these types of prayers life seems to blossom. When your heart is changed to do God’s will and please Him the things that please you ultimately changes. We must learn that when we give unselfishly and strive to be in His will God will give us what we desire because with a changed heart our desires are what God desires for us.
Matthew6:33:33But seek ([a] aim at and strive after) first of all His kingdom and His righteousness ([b] His way of doing and being right), and then all these things [c] taken together will be given you.