When I was young, I used to pray the way I wish,

But I no longer care to play games I cannot win.

Instead, I skip ahead to the final thing I hope for.

I imagine the end result clearly as if

It has already happened

And give thanks.

And if

There swells within my bosom

That unmistakable joy of confirmation,

I simply believe that it will be so.

If it does not, I let it go.

It is a way to stop trifling with God 

And begin the work of aligning our will with His.