The natural thing for people to do when they are suffering is to concentrate on what is going on and feel sorry for themselves .  Even when they pray they are just praying for God to do "anything " for relief. This applies to all areas of our lives but let us talk about finances .  Many people are struggling financially but praying for God to do just anything . For some, there is a sense that life is unfair . We are praying emotionally.  But we serve a very specific God. Jesus would ask, " what do you want me to do for you?' " .   Because what you specifically ask, God will do. You must be specific.  God does what you ask. And if you ask vaguely  you limit yourself.  In fact the Bible says a double minded man will get nothing from the Lord, so be focused : “But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person must not suppose that he will receive ...