Simple truths

I've been asking the Lord to challenge me and empower me to change. That He would literally infuse His words into my heart and mind and that I would believe Him in all things. I know that His Word is alive and active in me, but I want to live it more and more and more. I am learning that it's just not enough to learn His commands, but that I must live them, obey them-- to walk by faith in them. My desire is an ongoing pursuit of God and His ways every moment.
I was overwhelmed this morning that God lead me to these passages in His Word and then again in a book I am reading (The Christian's Secret of A Happy Life- Hannah Whittall Smith) Not coincidental. They were two scriptures that showed me more of what God wants me to hear so I CAN change according to His power within me.
Luke 18:8 However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?"
Philippians 2:13 For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.

What I know:
I want my life to count for God. I want it to be one of faith. I want to please Him in all that I do. I want every decision to be measured against His plumb line of Truth, not my own emotions or moods. I know that He is faithful, even when I am faithless, but I want His approval. I want Him glorified in absolutely everything and when He comes, I pray He finds me a woman of faith. He is mightily at work within me. He is putting forth His power and displaying HIs activity in my life and He is taking great delight in doing so. When my eyes are on self, I miss Him being glorified. This is why I can't compare myself to others or wish my circumstances were different or even be unsatisfied. God has a wonderful plan and wants to fulfill it in me. In the process, may He find me obedient to His roadmap for my life. And as always, may He give me the words and the right moment to teach this to my children.

What I need to do:
Keep seeking Him. Keep digging deep in His Word. Keep repenting of my sins. Keep telling my children about Him. Pray, pray and pray some more about all things and all the time. Obey, obey, and obey. The victory is in Jesus.