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In this teaching on James 4, Zack Grafman and Calvary Chapel Trussville discover that the quarrels, fights, and frustrations in our lives often stem not from external circumstances, but from an internal spiritual crisis—our failure to bring our desires to God in prayer. This passage dismantles the common misconception that wanting things is inherently wrong or unspiritual. Instead, it reveals that God has given us legitimate desires for security, provision, relationships, and joy. The problem isn't that we want these things; the problem is that we're trying to satisfy them without faith in God's provision. When we operate from a scarcity mindset—believing God is stingy or uninterested in our daily needs—we become spiritual adulterers, seeking from the world what only our Father wants to give us. The passage calls us to radical humility: acknowledging our needs, bringing them honestly to God, and trusting that He desires to bless us far more than we desire to be blessed. This isn't about manipulating God with the right words or earning His favor through perfect prayers. It's about cultivating a childlike faith that says, 'I need this, and I believe You care.' The remedy for worldliness isn't becoming monks who deny all desire; it's becoming children who constantly run to their Father, confident that He loves giving good gifts. When we fail to pray, we're not just missing a spiritual discipline—we're rejecting the very relationship God created us for, and opening ourselves to temptation, pride, and conflict with others.
Lord of My Desire (James 4) | Zack Grafman
