Stop saying how things are "supposed" to be
What situation in your life is not as it should be? We all have something we wish were different. This is not even out of discontent or complaining. Some things are just not as they should be. Life is not perfect. We all know that much! But what is that thing in your life that is not as it is "supposed" to be - at least in your estimation? If a loved one refuses to seek God and is living a life of rebellion and sin against Him, we know that this is not as it should be. "Lord, I've done everything I can to help him/her. He/she is not changing, Lord, no matter how hard I pray or even fast. When are You going to fix this for me?" Maybe you live with physical pain and you just can't take it one more day. Maybe you are discontent with yourself and wish you could respond to your trials with more grace instead of frustration, doubt, or fear. Maybe, just maybe, you are not as you are "supposed" to be yet. Do You think the Lord doesn't know