It Isn't About Asking

Blog post #153 of 365

We ask for things from our earliest ability to talk or motion for assistance. Before our earliest memories even. We learn that if we want something we need to search it our or ask for it. Prayer is like that too. We learn to ask for help, strength, health, things. I think that is the problem. One of the reasons people lose faith.

Before we ask we should already have and show appreciation for what we have. Then we should seek out on our own what we might be able to do for ourselves. We should prepare knowing we could get our desire or be denied our request. These things should come before prayer.

Every prayer should begin with gratitude and humility.

Remember God has a plan. He is watching. We are important. Important enough to not become spoiled brats. Important enough to teach. Important enough to want to keep in contact. So show your gratitude, ask wisely, love Him and you will see what happens!