Clarity

Today, a few things occurred which are probably confirming I'm on the right track and I'm about to do the Right Thing.

One of the things that happened was that some scripture that has been ping-ponging back and forth between me and others came back from another source today - and this time I really read it.  Php 4, be careful for nothing etc.

Prayer
Supplication
Thanksgiving
Make known your thoughts
Guard your ways and thoughts...

It has struck me lately that we really don't pray right.  We're just selfish in our prayers, and we use this piece of scripture to "prove" we can get anything we want.  Not so.

Supplication and Thanksgiving.  Do we know what that means?  Do we even do this in prayer?  I'm going to have to think on this.

What is troubling me the most is, once I see the open door I will have to have two very painful conversations.  I am considering softening the blow with a few well worded offers.  But this won't make it any easier for them - or me.  When the time comes I will have to remember this scripture, and probably live it.