Your Desires?

I learned something pretty cool about the word "desire." Usually we think of our wants and desires as a somewhat selfish proposition, but if you break the word down (de-sire)...it is intriguing. The "de" means "of" (like in Spanish or Latin), and to "sire" something means to "father" it; therefore, a true desire is "of the father." Psalm 37:4 says to "Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." Can they really be your desires if the word means "of the father?" Yes - because when we get close to Jesus, the Father's desires become our desires, and our heart breaks over the things his heart breaks over! Can we twist desires to be selfish?--of course, but knowing the meaning of "desire" gives this verse an awesome richness that makes me want and desire to have the Father's heart...because then, I will receive every single one of "my" desires.