I recently celebrated my golden birthday -- 21. It's a moment I've anxiously awaited for as long as I can remember. Being the youngest of all of my friends didn't make waiting any easier, but it was so worth it; 21 was without a doubt the best birthday celebration I have ever had.

As I was surrounded by my friends with a birthday cake and candles in front of me, I dramatically told everyone to pause before they started singing so I could think of my wish -- only to realize how absolutely silly that was. About halfway through "Happy Birthday To You," I thought of the perfect one. I know you're not supposed to share your wish, because then it won't come true or whatever, but here it is:

My wish was that God's will be done in my life -- and that's why I'm comfortable sharing that wish with anyone who reads this article, because no matter who I tell, my wish will still come true.

God's will is greater than any wish I could think of. Sure I could wish for good grades, a well paying job, and a long, prosperous life ... but with God on my side, why would I wish for these things when I can pray for deliverance of what He knows I need versus what I think I want?

We spend so much of our lives wishing and not enough of our lives praying. From fairy tales, to magic genies, to 11:11 and everything in between, we put too much of our faith into myths and legends and pass up the opportunity we have to hand our desires over to the Lord and let him carve our perfect paths in the way that only He can.

I mean, honestly, think about it. How many times have you wished on a shooting star only to be disappointed? How many times have you blown out your candles and never given that wish a second thought because you knew it wouldn't come true? Compare all of those times to when you've put your trust in the Lord and watched Him faithfully deliver exactly what you needed at exactly the right time.

What it comes down to is that nobody knows your heart, your soul, your desires, your wants, or your needs better than the one who gave you eternal life. His faithfulness will never disappoint.

So the next time you see that star in the sky, or you catch the clock right at 11:11, or you blow out your birthday candle -- I challenge you to trade your wish for a prayer.

"Lord, I pray that Your will be done in my life, for there's nobody who knows me better than You."

Watch the way God shapes your life when you commit your faith to the one who holds the whole world in His hands and I promise it'll be more rewarding than any wish you could ever make.