Jordan - Exodus 11

Why does God harden Pharoah's heart?  I just don't get this.  Was Pharoah really an obstinate fool or did God just make him one to fulfill His plan.  Anyone want to debate free will?

Alright, so I pray to God and he answers me through my heart.  What if he has made me the pawn where I, like Pharoah, make a decision with deathly consequences?  Does it matter if I made that decision with God?  Would I ever know if God pushed me to that decision or if I had turned from God with a bad decision of my own?  Arghh!!!

Dear God, why must you be so complicated?  Why do you need to be on the outside of the spectrum and not right in my face?  Or are you right there?  What are you telling my heart to do right now?  Amen!