I have been doing a lot of reflecting lately on how much I ask of God. We all spend so much of our time asking God for things that we want. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but he actually already knows our desires.
Someone once told me that when we are praying to God, it is okay to tell him exactly what is on our mind and what we want. However, at the end of each prayer we need to remind ourselves that if it is his will, it will happen. This is something that I still struggle with, but the constant reminder is so helpful.
What is so great about our God is how he wants to learn more about us. He wants us to open up to him and share our deepest fears and desires. He loves us no matter what, which means we don't have to try so hard to please him. He knows what is best for us and will push us in the right direction.
I haven't always felt this way and have gotten mad at God for not giving me what I want. It's hard sometimes because we think we know what is best for us, but we really don't. Our world is broken and is full of sin. We all sit here and wonder why so many bad things happen in the world, and this is a valid thought. However, there has to be something greater than all of this, and that is God.
So before you ask God for something when you are praying, just remember that he already knows. It is almost like he is looking down on us and smiling because of the greater plans he has for us. How lucky are we to have a God who is so loving? It's honestly amazing, considering how much sin we all have.
As Matthew 19:26 says, "But Jesus looked at them and said to them 'With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.'" This again just confirms that we need God in order to do things. We need to realize that God is going to be here for us whenever we are feeling down.
God works in mysterious ways, and if something really is meant to be, it will be. We just have to have faith in our Lord, and everything will work out. Never be afraid to talk to God about how you are truly feeling. He knows exactly what you need at that exact time and will help you in every way possible.
