If I Need Help, God Is Just Waiting for Me to Ask

In review of Matthew 7:7 I'm reminded to “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you” (NIV).

Jesus tells me to persist in pursuing God. Some give up after a few halfhearted efforts and conclude that God cannot be found. But knowing God takes faith, focus, and follow-through, and Jesus assures me that I will be rewarded. Continue to ask him for more knowledge, patience, wisdom, love, and understanding. He will give them to me. But keep in mind God knows what I'm praying for and may not give me what I ask for, even though I may persist in my prayers. For God will never give me "stones" or "snakes" instead of what I need. As I learn to know God better as a loving Father, I'll learn to ask for the things that are good for me.

God never closes his storehouse until I close my mouth and stop asking.

God wants to help, but if I never ask, that’s a problem. The last time you needed something, like a car, did I ask God for it, or did I just go out and buy it? Before I decided on the best way to do something, did I ask God for wisdom? When I need help in a relationship, do I pray about it first?

Jesus says, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you” (Matthew 7:7 NIV).

When I need God’s help, remember to ASK: ask, seek, and knock. God spells it out in this verse three ways so that I’ll get the message. I may never see miracles because I’ve never asked for them. If I want to see God work in my life more, start asking!

One of God’s principles for my finances is that before I pay for it, pray for it. Stop and ask God. Give God a chance to give it to me before I go out and charge it. If I’m depending more on my credit card than on Jesus Christ, then I’m not going to get God’s blessing on my finances. He wants me to pray about it before I pay for it so that I will have his wisdom and make a decision that pleases him.

God wants me to ask for things in prayer because he’s a loving Father. Like any father who loves to give his kids good things, God loves to bestow gifts on his children. He’s just waiting for me to ask.

“You have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy will be the fullest possible joy” (John 16:24 NCV).

God wants me to ask so he can give. He wants to give so I can receive. He wants me to receive so I’ll be full of joy. He wants me to be full of joy because it’s a great advertisement for Jesus Christ. Joyful Christians show the world that following Jesus and doing what he commands brings joy, not dread.

In summary, ask and it will be given, seek and find, knock and the door will be opened. Persist in pursuing God. It will take faith, focus, and follow-through. Ask for knowledge, patience, wisdom, love and understanding. God will not give me what is bad for me. I need to learn to ask for things that are good for me. God won't close his storehouse until I stop asking. Remember to ASK: ask, seek and knock. Also before I pay for it, I should pray for it. Give God a chance to give it to me before I go out and charge it. Don't depend on credit more than Christ. He wants me to pray about it before I pay for it so that I will have his wisdom and make a decision that pleases him. He's just waiting for me to ask. He wants to give so I can receive and be full of joy. Being full of joy is a great advertisement for Jesus Christ. 

As I reflect on this verse and the truth in it, it brings to mind things that I had prayed about in the past that I believe God is now bringing to fulfilment. It may not be the way I thought it might be, but it is the relief I had been working for. My part is to follow, trust and believe that you God will work in my best interest. 

Today I pray Father for clarity on what is happening now and in particular today. I pray that actions that come about help bless those on my team and not be seen as a deterrent or a negative. Allow me to help guide those who report to me. I ask that your Spirit to remind me to pray before I pay, especially on larger purchases or decisions. I ask today for your wisdom and guidance for my day, my work, my leadership and my interaction with others. I pray these things through your Son Jesus name, Amen.