Analyzing Your Prayers

Today I picked up a book by John MacArthur called, "Found God's Will."  As I began reading the chapters, I came across this paragraph:

You pray, "God, give me more love for so-and-so."  The Bible says the "love of God is shed abroad in our hearts" (Rom. 5:5).  

You say, "God, I need more grace."  God says that the grace He has already given you is sufficient (2 Cor. 12:9).  

You cry, "O Lord, I need more strength."  The Bible says you "can do all things through Christ" who strengthens you (Phil 4:13).

"O God, guide me," you say.  And He is thinking, "I'm trying.  Why don't you follow?"

"God, I need power," you cry.  In fact, you have had power since the Holy Spirit came upon you (Acts 1:8).