We serve a God who is not limited.
We have the limitations - these bodies, this world, finite minds, etc. But He is not limited in any way whatsoever. And so, He has made it clear in His Word that we are to learn to depend on Him.
The flesh is constantly struggling to survive and wants desperately to be in control. The Spirit is always gently pointing to the Lord and reminding the Soldier of The Cross that His ways are higher than anything else.
In the same manner that He "confounds the wise", our God often uses the unexpected and the unwelcome to answer prayer.
When we pray about a matter we can know He is listening, we can know that He understands far better than we, and we know that He is going to intervene for our best.
Soldier, when you pray, look for Him. Do not be irritated or distracted when the answer is not immediate or when things seem to go the wrong way. Agree with God.
You are not on your own and if you will wait for Him, you will find His way to be far better.