[Persevero]

People seem to forget that God’s answer is sometimes (often?) “no.”

Prayer is ASKING. God is not a short order cook.

Often it is No. sometimes yes. Sometimes “wait.”

It is good that we all learn that even as children. It’s not about the magnificence and perfection of our prayers. Prayer is drawing nigh to God with confession, love, and supplication. Not placing an order on Amazon.

[Joe 6-pack]

There's an old adage that says the farmer prays for rain and the baseball player prays for sunshine. God will answer both their prayers on HIS timetable, not theirs.

When I recite or hear the Lord's Prayer, I try to be mindful of the specific wording. We are advised to pray for, "our daily bread," not our daily filet mignon or lobster. We ask God for what we need, not what we desire. Fulfilling our desires is left to us, and hopefully those desires are also in accordance with HIS will as we pursue them.