Somewhere along the way I heard Jesus say, " You have not because you ask not." After having lived in Florida, I have seen this up close and personal. Since the mid- 1990s, except the year of Katrina and 3 other hurricanes that came right over my humble abode, I prayed for God to weaken, move away or destroy hurricanes. That's right. The only year I did not ask, we had a rough year in Florida and Louisana had a disaster. These are the facts... whether you believe it or not does not alter the truth. One thing is for certain: I will never ever not pray (if God gives me the opportunity) about these monsters again. God can always tell me "NO," which He has not done so far, but HE does make it clear He desires we ask, if we want to receive. God still rules the winds and the waves! He is in control. HE is also in control of your personal storms. Got any of those in your life? Any spiritual storms? Any emotional ...