Obedience: Winning into Freedom

Reading Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest has been a blessing every morning.  The language is a bit archaic given today's slang and there are few concepts that slip by me because of the language, but this man had a clear understanding of what Christ meant when he said, "take up thy cross daily and follow me."
This morning Chambers was reflecting on the Son setting us free in John 8:36 (So if the Son sets you free, you are free indeed. NIV).  He talked about our individuality.  I have always thought that individuality was a good thing, but he related it as a bad concept.  He instead uplifted Personality.  He said that individuality goes against God but that personality soaks up things.  This is one of those concepts lost on me because of language.  I feel that I have a grasp for what he says.  Chambers states:

"God pays no attention to our natural individuality in the development of our spiritual life. His plan runs right through our natural life. We must see to it that we aid and assist God, and not stand against Him by saying, "I can’t do that." God will not discipline us; we must discipline ourselves. God will not bring our "arguments . . . and every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ" (2 Corinthians 2:5)— we have to do it."

Discipline and obedience have been big issues in my life lately.  I find myself sitting on my bed and whining like a little child.  No wonder God gives me spiritual milk when I ask for more.  I am behaving like a child.  I did have a victory this morning in relation to bringing my thoughts into captivity.  It is small, but don't small deposits in the bank lead to a fortune in time?
Here's an online copy of My Utmost for His Highest