The Bible is meant to be a tool, not a weapon
A few years back, an older gentleman in his 80s told me that waitresses used to use an old trick when carrying mugs of coffee during dinner. It was simple: don’t watch the mug. By doing this, they could focus on walking without getting caught up in their heads, which might cause them to spill the mug. This advice can also be applied to faith. Don’t watch the mug, waiting for God to answer our prayers. Live in the best ways that you can and trust that he is listening. When the time is right, he will help you. Don’t watch the mug. Trust that it will not spill as you move forward in life.