anything, we need to begin by asking ourselves, Am I praying for this thing because I want it, or because God wants it? It makes a great deal of difference. If it is because I want it, my prayers may not be answered; but if it is because God wants it, then my prayers will be answered. There are certain areas where people habitually bring their requests and petitions to God, such as asking to be healed of sickness or for a financial need to be met. Even in instances like these that we think are surely