His words, “Then bless it for me,” mean: preserve it for me and increase it, for blessing entails both the continuance and growth of a favor.

His words, “But if You know that this matter is bad for me…” to the end of the supplication, contain a request that Allah remove this matter from his thoughts, distance him from it, decree goodness for him wherever it may be, and grant him contentment with what Allah has apportioned—whether that matter comes to pass or does not.

Goodness lies in what Allah chooses; success is in His hand—glory be to Him—and He alone guides to the straight path.