Waiting while praying

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Waiting for something you've been praying for inevitably brings about a change in your perspective of how much you want that thing you are coveting and how much it matters to you if you will have it. The passage of time will either wane your longing for that person or thing or it will increase your fervor.

Either of the result brings about changes in you too, of maturing or bitterness. If you have matured in your attitude, well and good. That is the perfect time for you to have what you've been longing and praying for. If you grew bitter, then it is not the right thing for you to have.

The favors that you are praying for should not bring about bitterness, envy or hatred. You should pray for things that will develop or enhance your personality as a child of God.

Be careful then of what you pray for, if it won't do you any good if it won't be granted to you, how much more if it will be given to you? You see, if you become bitter for not having something or someone, your inner motives must be questionable to bring about such strong negative reactions. But, if it makes you kinder, more patient and more understanding while waiting for your petitions to be granted, your motives are not selfish because you are willing to change for the better to have what you want.

I can see the hearts and read your minds, there is nothing hidden from Me, so I give to those who have sincere and truthful hearts the favors that they pray for because I am certain that they won't change for the worse if they are granted their wishes.

Be careful of what you pray for, it might change you for the worse.