It's hard to think, know, and understand, that when praying to God, that's not the end. One cannot sit back and think that God will solve our problems. Worse, solutions will probably ask for strength and work.
God gave us intelligence, judgment, and free will. We are to use them. God will inspire us to use our gifts, but it's up to us to do the work.
Remember the story of the man who heard on the news that a flood was imminent. He prayed to be saved. The flood came, but he stayed in his home and prayed. The police came and knocked on his door and asked him if he needed help. He refused because he was relying on God. As the flood waters reached his second story windows, the fire department rowed a raft to him and told him to come aboard. He said no, God will save him. Finally, a helicopter flew on his roof, and he still refused their help.
When he arrived in heaven, he asked God, "Where were you? God replied, I sent the police, the firemen, and the helicopter. Why didn't you use your gift of intelligence and judgement to accept their help?"
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