You think you know God loves you; or do you really? If you truly believed The Love you would never hesitate asking anything in prayer; even when you haven't been acting all that great. And if you still want/need something (God never separates the two...even though we are absolutely certain that He does) then confess/repent and try to overcome the guilt of 'manipulating' God before daring to ask again.

Ok...maybe you've never been (or won't admit being) through this cycle. But if you're honest it is at least one of the reasons you have resisted pursuing or deepening your relationship with...