For a long time I kept three prayers lists.  The three lists were

1. Things I wanted
2. Things I wanted to get rid of
3. Things or mostly people I was thankful for. 

Whenever I was depressed or down, I would look at list number 3 and it I know it sounds kind of simple or childish, but I would feel better. List number 1 is always a fun list to put together.  It kind of runs a wide range of ideas for me.  I want to be a good wife.  I want to listen more than I talk.  I want a sprinkler system for the yard and central air conditioning. I want to know I am a divine idea in the mind of God and I want to live my life in the divine plan or purpose without regret.  To do that I will want to be brave and willing to let God utilize my gifts and talents.  Let his will be done in my life. Things I want to get rid of.  Now you may think that is a crazy kind of list, but what I put on this list is bad habits.  My addicition to smoking was on this list for a long time.  The prayer was answered.  The nature of God is so good.  I tend to save everything, so I want to get rid of the things that are no longer necessary in my life, things that I don't find beautiful or useful anymore. Things I am thankful for.  This list has items like my good health, the ability to have a great job that I enjoy.  My unique creative ideas and the ability to express them in deeply satisfying ways.  Family and friends are always on the list. It is always amazing when I find a list written a year or more ago, how many prayers have been answered.  I'm sure your prayers are answered as well.   Take a little time to think about the answered prayers.  It gives us all hope to carry on and know that God is listening and he is answering our prayers. Newsong