Good morning! How are we faithing on this fine cold Friday? Words are important. How we say things and even what we say have power to change our minds and mold attitudes. If I pray and say, "Lord I ask for, this or that, if it be your will", am i really thinking that I want God's will to be done in this instance and I'm cool with what ever he wills or am I saying it  because I don't believe it'll happen and that is how I rationalize my disappointment in God for not doing what I want?  Jesus said "not my will but yours" in one prayer. He knew why and how but was not real enthused about what was about to take place. He asked in his flesh to take away what was about to happen but was willing to do what he needed to do for us. All I am trying to make you realize is how you ask the Father for things and where our hearts and minds are when we do. Realizing that my time frame isn't God's time frame goes a long way in our confidence in his promises. Just because we don't see an answer to our request when we think we ought to doesn't mean God doesn't care or hasn't answered. I have seen over time that when I wait on the Lord, things work but when I push and act hastily and contrary to sound teachings, I suffer. God knows what is best for us and when it's best for us. In that we need to rest. I want stuff but is it good for me in the long run? Is this instant itch just an itch or a necessary thing for me? That is a good question to ask oneself.

Psalms 40:8
I delight to do Thy will, O my God;
Thy Law is within my heart. "
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Luke 22:41-43
And He withdrew from them about a stone's throw, and He knelt down and began to pray, saying, "Father, if Thou art willing, remove this cup from Me; yet not My will, but Thine be done."
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Jeremiah 32:26-27
"Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh; is anything too difficult for Me?"
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Heavenly Father,
  Thank you for your wisdom in your Word. Thank you for the principles taught. Lord we do seek your will and we want to act and serve correctly. Help us with our confidence in your judgement even when it seems contrary to worldly wisdom. Open up the scripture to us. Help us see truth in every situation. Help us trust completely.  In Jesus' name, amen