Asking with faith

 6 But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind.

7 For that man ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord,

8 being a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

James 1: 6-8

 

When I was a kid growing up, I recall asking for things from either parents or elders. Oftentimes they would always say “What’s the magic word?” upon my request. Of course, it was always “please” and generally my wish was granted.

 

There is one thing necessary when you come to the Lord with a request, faith in Him! So often we come to the Lord with a request and in the back of our minds question whether he will fulfil our request or work things out the way we want. When your request comes with lack of faith, you might as well forget asking. So why is faith in God so important with your request?

 

Obtaining the Lord’s help is a two-part process. Your faithful request and His response. When you put your faith in Him, you are posturing yourself for how He handles your situation and the response He provides. Yes, He might not hand it over on a silver platter, but through faith and trust in His wisdom, you will be grateful for how He responds. Trust me friend, He knows what’s best for you. Sometimes He doesn’t completely fulfil our request because he knows the full blessing will be a distraction for your relationship with Him. I am living proof of God’s goodness with His metered blessings.

Next time you ask God for something, have faith in His response and be willing to receive what He provides OR doesn’t provide. He loves you more than anyone and anything in this world and will give you the very best when your faith is strong! God bless!