Matthew
7:7
"Ask, and it
will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to
you." ESV
This scripture has
been so misunderstood and misused. Many take it as the way to get what they want
and say the Bible tells them they will get it. Not so! The Bible tells us, also,
that when we pray, we have not because we ask with wrong motives. This call to
ask and receive from God does not work like a vending machine. Put in your
money, select your desired product, and push the button. To ask God has nothing
to do with wanting a favor or positive response to a personal request. In
asking, we seek a closer walk and communion with Him. By knocking, we are
showing God how serious we are in persevering until we are in right relationship
to Him. It is then we will have right motives when we pray and our prayers will
be answered.
Heavenly Father,
we pray for the earnest desire to draw nearer to You and to become more like
You. Help us to be open so that we will do our part in seeking You. May we pray
with right motives so that we will open the door and You will come in. We pray
in the name of our Lord Jesus, Amen.
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