Trusting the Goddess

I'm typically a lurker here, but I really need assistance from like-minded people. A few months ago, I made a very heartfelt prayer of thanks to the Goddess. I was feeling Her love and protection greatly that day and wanted to thank Her for those things. That night, while we were sleeping, my housemates and I, as well as one of our neighbors, had our tires slashed. Now I'm almost afraid to pray for protection. Seems like thanking Her for Her protection brought danger, so I worry about asking for it. This is causing a huge rift in my practice, of course, and making daily life in general harder. I keep trying to find a lesson here, but nothing comes to mind. I really want to set my relationship with Her right again. For the first time, though, I find myself afraid of Her. Any suggestions? Any similar experiences? I'm at my wit's end.

Thanks.