We try as best we can to provide for the needs of our children. When they ask for something, we must decide if it best to provide their request. Sometimes the request is just selfish and the child would not be best served by providing what they requested.
On His way to the cross, Jesus prayed rather fervently. He asked the Father if there was some other way that He could save the world, other than His death on the cross. In His prayer, Jesus said something that we often neglect. Matthew 26:39 records Jesus’ words: “And going a little farther he fell on his face, and prayed, saying, ‘My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.'”
Jesus trusted His Heavenly Father completely. He knew that the Father was fully trustworthy, that He would do what was necessary, good, and best. So He accepted the Father’s will for His life.
Sometimes we pray and ask God for something, but God does not respond as we would like. We, also, can trust that God will do what is good, what is best for us. He may not do what we expected or wanted, but He is a good God who is always good to us. He has the wisdom and power to do the right thing.
Reluctant Retiree 