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What you think you are praying for vs. What you are actually praying for

The blessing will come but it always comes with a season of character development.

For example, you may desire a pay raise but if you have not learned to be disciplined in your finances and a good steward of what you are already managing, that pay increase will end up being disasterous. And you could end up worse than when you started!

Another example, you are praying for good relationships. God will provide opportunities to show yourself friendly and develop in that area. You will have opportunities to sharpen your discernment so you can rightly divide truth in your relationships. A wise person keeps wise counsel!

Last example, you are praying for God to use you in a mighty way. He will try your heart, motives, pride, and intentions. How can He trust you with His sheep if your true desire is to glorify yourself? Your character must be refined lest you wound someone else in your ego trip.

Bottom line: Praying to God for good things is not necessarily wrong, but always orient your heart to God things. His purposes, his plans and his will for your life. And in the waiting, be prepared to develop!