My Own Agenda

I've been spending a lot of time waiting for God to speak.  I ask questions and seek His guidance in multiple situations.  I realize that my prayers have been shallow though.  I have been asking God with my own answers in mind.  I'm not actually seeking His will so much as trying to impose my own. I've found that the best way to remove my own agenda from conversations with God is to ask God what He is excited about and what He is working on.  When I ask those questions, I'm not asking in regards to my life, I'm actually asking Him in the realm of the world. What is God excited about? This gives me a better perspective on what is happening in my life. I'm able to listen to God and hear what He cares about. It doesn't come easily. This can take multiple nights in a row to get myself out of the way enough that I can let God's voice come through. It is a great way  for me to focus my ears on God's voice and tune myself back into His will. His thoughts are not my thoughts, that's for sure!