God uses us in spite of who we are, not because of it.
If you want to give the devil a message, write it on the bottom of your shoes.
If you never bump into the devil, it’s because you’re going in the same direction.
The truth is, you don't need the Lord to do anything for you. He's already done His part. You've already got it, whatever "it" is.
Without faith, God's grace is wasted, & without grace, faith is powerless.
As believers, you don't need to pray for a new heart, you need to pray for a new head.