Hezikiah was a king in the Old Testament. He did things that pleased the Lord. One day a prophet told him to get ready because he was going to die. Hezikiah prayed that God would spare his life; He did. Later, a King from another country came and Hezikiah showed him all of wealth, the temple, all that he had. God did not approve of Hezikiah's display and Hezikiah died a horrible death.
The point I take from this story is God loves our prayers and will answer them. But when He makes it clear that His path is the best way and we continuously pray for something else, He may let it happen. The way we want is not the best. God's way, even though it could mean death or pain, is the best. He's trying to save us from ourselves.
Just like our own children, we know what is best for them. If they continue to ask and beg for something we will let them knowing the outcome will not be good.
I continue to pray for things I would like to have happen but I try to bookend that with whatever God's will is, will be the best for me.
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