....Was talking to a friend not too long ago about goals, to-do lists, dreams, life setbacks, etc. While we were analyzing and dissecting from all angles 

(and at one point, writing all scenarios out on paper) 

a quote I'd recently read popped into my mind.....

"Prayer is intended to be your first priority; 

not your last resort."

I promptly remembered that no matter what your current life's circumstances, talking with God about it often eliminates or decreases the amount of time we need to spend working on it. I am grateful for that truth and 

I need to check myself and ask,

 "Have I prayed about it as much as I've talked about it?" 

Because God is a muuuuuch better problem solver that I am!