On Monday, November 26th, while talking with the Lord I felt it in my heart to ask , "Why is it that sometimes when I ask for something He gives it to me right away, but then other times He does not." The answer I received was this: If He were to give me everything I need or think I need, I may not value it very much. But if I have to seek after Him to receive something I will be more likely hold it to a much greater value once I finally receive it.
:-) I love this. I can really relate to your experience. ;-) You really are more thankful and grateful in the end when God makes you feel and seek after Him. It also makes for a sweeter testimony in the end.