Not my will, but Yours

Whenever we stop short of our true desire in prayer and say, "Well, I don't know; maybe this is not God's will," then we still have another level to go. It shows we are not as intimately acquainted with God as Jesus was, and as Jesus would have us to be -- "...that they may be one just as We are one..." (John 17:22). Think of the last thing you prayed about -- were you devoted to your desire or to God? Was your determination to get some gift of the Spirit for yourself or to get to God? "For your Heavenly Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him." The reason for asking is so you may get to know God better. "Delight yourself also in the Lord; and He shall give you the desires of your heart." (Psalm 37:4) We should keep praying to get a perfect understanding of God Himself. ~ My Utmost for His Highest

This was my devotional this morning...I've been contemplating it all day. I spend a lot of time praying for things that I want, especially during the work week because I REALLY want a new job. I need to spend more time getting to know God and less time worrying what I think I need.