something that everybody has to acknowledge at some point in their life is that our timing is not God's timing.  just because i don't know what i am going to do with life, doesn't mean that God will show me because i'm simply frustrated.  faith is a terribly difficult thing to learn, especially if your entire life you have never leaned on anybody for support or guidance.  if you are an independent person who does things by yourself and rarely asks for or recieves advice from others, faith can be a back breaking characteristic to acquire.  another thing that i have seen lately is that when you ask for a characteristic like faith, paitence, or trust, God doesn't simply give you those things, he puts you situations where you can build your character and gain those things.  so be prepared to accept the responsibilities that come along with prayer.  especially be careful to pray for humility and brokeness, because God will give it to you, but the cost may be more than you are ready and willing to pay...

ral