This is a question sent in on the Ask Aaron Anything link:

Is it bad to ask a lot from God? EX: God I need you to show up in my life…I need you to show me my next step

My Answer:

I believe that we need to rely on God for everything.  Throughout all your asking, be sure to spend time listening, and when He shows you an answer make sure to respond to his word (through the power of his spirit).  We tend to ask God to do everything for us and we walk away from our prayer time thinking, “if God wants this done then He will do it himself”.  This is important to know;  those who do things without asking God and listening to Him are religious and those who listen yet do not do what he says are rebellious.  When we hear his word we need to rely on his spirit to accomplish His work in EVERY area of our lives.  

You are not burdening God by asking much of him.  He tells us to pray without ceasing and to acknowledge him in all of your ways.  Keep in mind that prayer is not a monolog, but that it is a dialog in which God loves providing you with answers to your questions.  Make sure that every time you ask you also take the time to listen.  

Matthew 7 talks about how much the Father loves it when you ask because He loves to give.  I believe that God loves to be your source for everything.  As a father I consider it a joy when my kids ask me for help and wisdom. How much more does your heavenly father love it when we ask of him for anything? Thanks for the question.

Anyone else want to take a crack at giving some thoughts please do.