A n Unanswered Prayer?

A young girl who had gotten into big trouble for misbehaving all day was advised by her mother to ask the Lord to help her be a good girl. Next day she came to her mother, looking downcast.
"You heard me last night when I asked God to help me be good today, didn't you?" she asked.
"Yes, dear, I did," said mother.
The girl lowered her voice and said . . .
. . . . . "Then why do you suppose He didn't do it?"
Originally published April 09, 2005.