My heart's desire

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Psalm 20:4May He grant you your heart's desire
And fulfill all your counsel!

Matthew 22:46 No one was able to answer Him a word, nor did anyone dare from that day on to ask Him another question.

In Psalm 20, David has written a prayer for victory over enemies. Who is David praying for? Is he praying for his men, going out to battle with him? I imagine that David is praying for his warriors and encouraging them through prayer that God willing, they will be able to return to their home and their military plans will be successful. This tells me that God desires to give us our heart's desires. Our heart's desires are not to be confused with our flesh's desires. I have so many questions regarding God's word, but Jesus is the fulfillment of God's word which puts to rest any questions. Since the time Jesus arrived in Jerusalem, the teachers of the law were hounding Him with questions. Often, these are ridiculous hypothetical questions, but Jesus takes the time to answer them. Jesus has already brought the answer, but am I still going to keep questioning Him about it?

I sense that my heart's desires are not something I should be ashamed of. I should be embracing them and trusting in the Lord to fulfill them. I know that my flesh has desires as well, and those, I am not to confuse with my heart's desires. The desires of my flesh will only lead to death. I think that God wants my heart's desires and plans to be fulfilled, but if I am mixing my heart's desires with the desires of my flesh, then God will not allow them to pass. He loves me far too much. I think I ask God too many questions. Jesus has already silenced all questions. What more do I need to understand? God wants me to return to my child like faith. If I wrap my head around too much unnecessary knowledge, I just may miss the desires of my heart. God needs my heart to be engaged. He doesn't like a robot who just obeys out of duty. He wants me to be passionate. Where did I let that fire go? I need the Lord to light the flame in my heart.

Heavenly Father, I thank You for encouraging me to pursue the desires of my heart. I thank You that there is a difference between the heart and the flesh. I choose Your heart, Lord. I choose to follow Your desires with passion! Lord, ignite my fire! I praise You, Jesus, for being the answer to all questions. I concede to Your authority. I want to stop prodding for answers that don't concern me. I love You, Lord. Thank You for everything. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen.