God's Empowerment - 6

I appreciated so much the comment from "Cowsbell" to my last post on God's Empowerment. She wrote, "Openness to God dwelling in us seems to come through brokenness and remaining available, not just to what we want to experience but also to what God wants to share with us. Not all experiences bring joy at the moment but Jesus brings joy as we passage through the experience with Him. We need to be constantly open and not be selective in our acceptance of His work in us. Being open to Him allows His full work within. God empowers those who learn to trust Him."

Thanks for your insightful and challenge words, "Cowsbell."

What are some blocks to power? Why might I not be experiencing more of God's empowerment?
N If it would lead to spiritual pride;
N if it would lead to an attitude of power control;
N other misguided motivation, i.e. an “I” focus;
N lack of knowledge to receive it;
N lack of faith to receive it;
N lazy, undisciplined;
N rebellious – resistant;
N a spirit of judgment and criticism;
N denial of sin in our life, preventing God’s grace and forgiveness to cleanse and empower;
N nurturing a discontent about life, leading to subtle resentment toward God;
N self sufficiency – self confidence, rather than Christ-confidence
N presumption instead of faith
N entitlement – God owes me
N not living “a life worthy of the Lord, pleasing Him in every way, bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God."

Any comments from you on "blocks to receiving God's empowerment" would be appreciated.