Power

Why do I try to do things on my own power when there is ONE greater than me that I can draw from?  HE will fully equip me, yet sometimes I try to fully equip myself.  This leaves an open door for satan to ridicule me about how insignificant, irresponsible and not capable I am.  How I have nothing.to.offer.to.anyone.

I am not capable.
I am too weak.
I am too exhausted.
I am too overwhelmed.
I am not smart enough, spiritual enough, pretty enough, "good" enough

There is a common denominator in each of these.  Me.  I am.  When I focus on myself in any way, good or bad, I am being self-absorbed, self-focused.  Selfish.  Yuck. 
That is right where satan wants me.  Because he can argue with me in this place. 

But when I turn my finger away from me and focus on Jesus, satan has no ground.

HE is more than capable
"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us" -Eph 3:20

"Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” -Matthew 19:26

HE is strong
“My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” -1 Cor 12:9

HE gives strength
"He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak." -Isaiah 40:29
(Isaiah 40: 28-31)

HE directs my and my family's path
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6

This is where satan has no place.  I am not worthy by any means of my own, but by Jesus' righteousness and His blood! 
Thank You, Jesus that YOU are the truth, and the TRUTH is what sets me free!  Thank You for strengthening me for battle.  Thank You for showing me where I am weak so that I can ask YOU for help!  Father, I need YOU and Your strength and power!  Fill me with Your living water and strengthen me for battle.  Thank You for Your love!

"But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one." -2 Thess 3:3