There is a good 5 minute audio by DA Carson on tolerance.
Check it out at:
D. A. Carson
His little clip on prayer is also good.
Note at the end he speaks meaningfully about seeking God in prayer.
I love the way Luke 11:10 puts this.
Note too that Ask, Seek and Knock — just spells ASK.
Seek first, desire the better, be persistent.
God knows how to give good gifts…so if we are pursing these when He is ready he will provide them.