“Ask, Receive (maybe), Repeat”

Have you ever wanted anything? Have you ever received it without ever asking for it?

As a kid I used to write notes asking for things like a new bowling ball or bike then slip them under my parent’s bedroom door at night. I never received either, but at least I was letting them know my desires.

Isn’t that kinda like how prayer works? God has a cornucopia full of goodness and mercy waiting for us. All we have to do is ask. Did you get that?  All we have to do is ask!!

Best part – God’s horn of plenty will never run dry. Ever.

Now, I’m not saying you’ll receive everything for which you pray, but God will answer. Remember, just like our earthy parents, God can and does sometimes say “No”.  Maybe He gives us only part of what we ask.  Maybe we’re not ready to receive it “100%”. And you know what, that’s ok.  Maybe He’s teaching us a lesson or giving us time to prepare.  Heck, or maybe both!

What is it you desire the most? Who have you told? What actions have you taken so you can achieve it? Have you prayed and asked for it?

Stop reading this RIGHT NOW!

Go ahead.

Stop.

You didn’t stop did you? You just kept on reading…

Okay then. How about you take  a few deep breaths instead?

Feeling better?

For this next part, take as much time as you need.

Repeat it frequently…

Ask God for whatever it is you need. Maybe you need peace. Maybe you need healing. Maybe your need is financial. Maybe you don’t know what you need, but you know you need “something”.

Bundle “it” all up.

Lay “it” at the foot of the cross.

Let go of “it”. Let Him carry “it”.  He’s bigger & stronger than you’ll ever be.

“It” is His burden now.  He will provide an answer.

All we have to do is ask.

Just ask…