NOTE TO SELF: When God says it, that settles it, whether you believe it or not. When you pray, abandon your will to God. Making deals with God deludes you into thinking you are an equal partner with Him. You are not. Talking about God is not the same thing as praying to Him. Praying to God leads you to total abandonment to Him. When God answers your prayer, show some humility. He did the heavy lifting.
TALK LESS! PRAY MORE!