Johnny had been misbehaving and was sent to his room. After a while he
emerged and informed his mother  that he had thought it over and then said a
prayer. 
 
"Fine", said the pleased mother. "If you ask God to help you not misbehave,
He will help you." 
 
"Oh, I didn't ask Him to help me not misbehave,"  said Johnny. "I asked Him
to help you put up with me."