There must be a vision of submission to the Lord.
This happens in prayer. When the Soldier of The Cross takes God's Word to payer, the Holy Spirit initiates by opening up the eyes of faith. The Christian Servant who wants the Lord more than he wants the fix, is able to see beyond the situation, so that he can pray, not according to his perception of the matter, but according to God's infinite creativity and perfection.
Is there any way better than His way?
Is there any time better than His time?
Without a vision of His Sovereignty, prayer becomes a plea for a short-cut.
With our mighty God, there are no short-cuts.