I figure if God knows best what is good for us I don't prey because I am 
content to leave my affairs in his hands.  I feel sure I will be safe 
regardless.  I have all I could ever want.  I have perfect health, a good 
job, fine friends, clothes, food, and shelter.  Whatever else I have is just 
extra.   I never at all asked my parents for anything for the same reasons. 
They cared for me, provided me with a sound education, and the basics for my 
preparation to be an adult.  What else could I have wanted.  Of course I 
have had situations which were difficult for me to understand.  But, in 
those cases I did my best to understand what I could and allowed God to take 
care of what he would.  God gave to me life, loving parents, and a loving 
husband.  When I die I shall  live with them all in heaven.  What ever else 
could I want in this life.  Why then should I prey.  When God has said in 
the Bible he will care for me.  When I think how fortunate I am compared to 
others around the world why ask for anything at all?  I will always be 
content with whatever I have.   I always have been.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sharon Hooley" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2012 7:27 PM
Subject: Re: It happened yet again


> Phil,
>
> If we were raised by good parents when we were children, we sometimes 
> asked them for what we wanted.  Did they always say yes?  And if not, 
> would they want us to stop asking because there's a chance they'll just 
> say no?  I also like to say that God always answers our prayers, and when 
> He does say no, it often means He's saying, "I have a better idea."