God
accepts our desires as though they were of great value. He longs
ardently for us to desire and love him. He accepts our petitions for
benefits as though we were doing him a favor. His joy in giving is
greater than ours in receiving. So let us not be apathetic in our
asking, nor set too narrow bounds to our requests; nor ask for
frivolous things unworthy of God's greatness.
--
Saint Gregory of Nazianzus
