Genuine brokenness pleases God more than pretend spirituality.
There is no way for a human being to come to God that does not involve surrender.
Real question is not who was this man (Jesus), but who is this man?
Biblically, waiting is not just something we have to do until we get what we want. Waiting is part of the process of becoming what God wants us to be.
What matters is not the accomplishments you achieve; what matters is the person you become.
As long as we have unsolved problems, unfulfilled desires, and a mustard seed of faith, we have all we need for a vibrant prayer life.