While God longs to give us the desires of our hearts, He also desires for our hearts to align with His will. Prayer is more than simply asking God for what we want; it's asking Him to help us get our will in line with His perfect will. Even though being in God's will is the best place to be, it doesn't guarantee an easy life. Often, it's in the challenging times that God shapes and molds us into the image of His Son, Jesus Christ.