When faced with impossible circumstances, it's possible to be content, and God often brings us to a dead end before showing us the way out. Prayer that focuses on God's will does not depend on the faith of the one praying, and expecting the worst can hinder us from seeing God's best. God is full of surprises and fully in control, as seen in the story of Peter's deliverance from prison, where no one else is in control, and God's plans are irreversible and unstoppable.
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