Very true. Be careful what you pray for, because you just might get it. If you pray for humility, prepare to be humbled. If you pray for courage, get ready to face your fears. If you pray for gratitude, expect an experience to help you appreciate what you have. The traits and qualities that we long for don't come easily, but will come when we are ready. And He will help us, but it will require effort on our part. He never said it would be easy. He only said that it would be worth it.