Shamin Haky

What God Knows You’re Really Asking For

Sometimes our prayers begin with what we think we need, but God lovingly leads us to the deeper healing our hearts have been searching for all along.

What you’re asking: God, make them stay.

What you’re actually longing for: God, help me believe I’ll be okay if they don’t.

What you’re asking: God, give me an answer.

What you’re actually longing for: God, help me be at peace without one.

God, help me trust you when I don’t have any

Jacqueline Whitney

What you’re asking: God, fix this.

What you’re actually longing for: God, hold me while I’m in it.

What you’re asking: God, take away the pain.

What you’re actually longing for: God, meet me in it.

What you’re asking: God, give me clarity.

What you’re actually longing for: God, help me trust you when I don’t have any.

What you’re asking: God, make them see me.

What you’re actually longing for: God, help me see myself.

Jacqueline Whitney is the author Held: A 50 Day Devotional For Parents and All That You Deserve.


About The Author

Jacqueline Whitney is a multi-faceted artist from New Hope, Pennsylvania. She is the author of various books about gratitude, encouragement, and overcoming grief. Her work spans multiple creative disciplines, exploring themes of healing and hope. Visit her store to discover her books and artwork.