Now If...

Now God, if you get me out of this I promise to...

Making conditions is how we ourselves are tempted, if I just do this once, I won't do it again even though it is wrong.

Satan tempted Jesus this way, now if...

Why would one expect answered prayer when there are conditions present. Is that how we con our parents, our friends our children; in the end selfishness gets us nothing.

Matthew 4:7 (AMP)
7 Jesus said to him, On the other hand, it is written also, You shall not tempt, test thoroughly, or try exceedingly the Lord your God.

If we could just learn to be honest with ourselves, we would give humility more room to grow. Our hearts would just melt more into His.

There is nothing wrong with endurance and patience, it draws in comfort and love.