This verse is often used to preach a "prosperity ministry". The reason for this is that we often place the wrong emphasis on what we ask for. Jesus said: "Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God." (Matthew 19:24.
When we pray we need to remember that if what we ask for is in line with GOD's plan for our lives, we can have it. We also need to thank GOD for what we have and truly appreciate what we have rather than asking GOD to give us more.
When Jesus spoke about asking and receiving it is not about material wealth. It is about asking for the life eternal, the infilling of the Holy Spirit and our faith and in these things, we will receive it. We need to believe that we will receive it, in order to get it.
And in order to have life everlasting with Jesus Christ and GOD, we need forgiveness of our sins, we need to forgive those who sin against us and we need to believe in Jesus Christ our Lord as the ONLY way to get to GOD and life eternal.
Prayer: Heavenly FATHER GOD, I thank YOU that I can ask YOU for anything and if I truly believe I can have it. I thank YOU for the life of Jesus Christ as my Redeemer. I humbly ask that YOU forgive my sins as I forgive those who sin against me. I pray all of this in the Holy Name of my Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Stay truly GOD blessed today.
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