This was not how I wished to spend my life.

Determine how much you wish to spend, then find out what's available in your range.

It is open to anyone who wish to spend time with God.

Perhaps Michael didn't wish to spend money on things like that.

Great news, since I didn't wish to spend more money.

I for one would not wish to spend quite so much.

"Why do you wish to spend all your time making war?"

But I do not wish to spend the time with them.

Depends on how many days you wish to spend in each city/town.

Surely you cannot wish to spend the rest of your days alone?