How Do You Respond to God?

I just want to know how people respond to God when He calls them to do things that they do not want to do? I know that I don't respond the way a child should respond to a loving Father who knows what is best for them. I cry and complain. Fighting with Him and telling Him that I know better than He. I do finally comply but not until something happens to make me realize that I better obey or else. I find myself wishing that I were not a 'brat' and wondering how God can be so patient. I am so thankful that God is a loving parent, way more patient than I am with my own children, and always willing to forgive me when I sin.

Thank you Father.