We may pray for anything that is consistent with the love of God as expressed in Jesus Christ.
It helps if we let go of our wants and wishes and surrender to the Sovereignty of God.
Sovereignty of God is the Christian teaching that God is the supreme authority and all things are under God's control.
Sovereignty is an Attribute of God based upon the premise that God as the creator of heaven and earth has absolute right and full authority to do or allow whatever God desires.
The Westminster Confession of Faith states, "God, from all eternity, did, by the most wise and holy counsel of His own will, freely, and unchangeably ordain whatever comes to pass."
God may have other plans than what we wish. However, it's a good practice to ask God for what we wish. When we pray we may want to add a phrase such as "if it be within Your will" to remind yourself and God that you respect the Sovereignty of God.
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