Lisa kneeled by her bedside with her hands folded. She was about to begin praying for the return of her husband. He left her for another woman about a month earlier.

The event had been sudden and unexpected. Not only was her ego stinging, but her heart was broken. As well, without his financial support she would have significant challenges ahead of her.

She said in prayer, “Please dear God bring Eugene back. Please make him love me again.” The more she did this the more she felt anxious. Her prayers gave her no relief, and she never got a phone call from Eugene as the days passed.

Finally, she spoke to a spiritual friend. Her friend said if you pray to control the will of another person, your prayers are coming from your ego.

Your ego does not commandeer spiritual power or resources. It will try to control the situation and make results happen in a certain way.

Her friend told her if she prayed that her heart and finances be healed in the best way possible, her prayers would be answered quickly.

As soon as she got home that day, she began to pray. This time she was much broader in her request, eliminating her husband be specifically returned.

When she completed her pray, she felt as if a huge weight had been lifted off her. She felt happier and protected.

A few days passed. Her husband unexpectedly contacted her through his lawyer. He was going to provide her financial support until she could get on her feet.

One way to tell if you are praying correctly is to look for a feeling of relief. When you are done praying you should feel a peace come over you. This is your signal that spirit has received your request and is working on it.

Another symptom of success is results. Are you getting results from your prayers? If not, you are asking for something out of alignment with your higher purpose. Results are the most important indicator you are praying correctly.

If you are not feeling peaceful or getting results when you pray, take a step back and ask for a healing. Remember to eliminate how results will be achieved. This gives spirit a way to answer your prayers in the highest and best way possible.