Hi Everyone,

Just because we pray, doesn't mean we are not content with what we 
have. <smile>

It's so very important to keep in touch with God and to pray for others.

Pat Ferguson

At 07:41 PM 5/26/2012, you wrote:
>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."