You have My Attention

Its ironic that as always in times of doubt or distrust in our own decisions, that we call upon the Lord. Why is it that in those times we seek Him the most?? I'm growing to have that desire to seek him in times of joy when all around is calm. Sometimes i wonder when i pray, why the Lord wants me to repeat my struggles, my vices, my gratitude..doesn't He already know the desires of my heart?? But i've realized it the same situation when you hear your friend won their championship sports game, but you wait to hear the excitement from them because you know it gives you joy to see them share with you their news! So that analogy helps me to understand better why the Lord desires to hear our daily stories, struggles, wishes, and sorrows. Yes he does already know, but he feels blessed to know we are coming to Him with our needs and appreciation. So again he reminds me in His word to, "Pray at all times, and on every occasion." Ephesians 6:18.
I always find myself wishing i could see a glimpse into the future. In prayer i ask the Lord to reveal a bit of my future to me, so that i can somehow find peace in knowing things will be resolved, that my stress will somehow melt away. I burden myself with too many worries about my life ahead that i sometimes forget to enjoy the present time that im living in. I need to stop being the leader of my life and know that I am being lead by the ultimate Leader. But ive learned that God isn't going to let you see the distant scene. You might as well quit looking for it. He promises a lamp unto our feet, not a crystal ball into the future. We do not need to know what will happen tomorrow. We only need to know he leads! So Lord, in prayer and in life, You Have My Attention!