Patience

Ok, so I was thinking about a lot of things, but what I really want to write about right now is.... how good prayers are. When REALLY applied, the power is incredible. But why is it that we don't really always apply ourselves? I mean sure, there should be more thought gone into a plea for guidance in school or choosing a mate than perhaps just a prayer for a safe trip to the grocery store. Or should there be? I'm not saying we need to lessen our intensity, but maybe we need to increase it. And by we I mean me. There are so many times I'll pray about something halfheartedly.... and then when it comes down to crunch time I freak out and truly start praying. Sort of makes me wonder what I would have known long before, if I had just honestly had the desire to apply myself.
I was reading the book Faith, What and How, with my friend Chelle and her family one night, and it was just exactly what God needed me to hear. I laughed while reading it, in that way when you feel sort of like somone is slapping you on the head and saying "Um, hello there!" Just because that's what it was like, it pointed out what exactly I do wrong, every time.
There are lots of times, when I'm just used to doing what I always do, and so that's what I do. But sometimes, what I am used to doing, just doesn't work, isn't enough. And I have no real idea how to do anything different. So that is one thing I've been praying for a lot. That I will be able to learn how and what it is that I need to do differently.
Haha, so something just occured to me. You know how they say When you pray for Patience, do you think God is going to give you patience? Or will he give you the opportunities to develop patientence.
Just a thought.