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Petitioning God

You do not have, because you do not ask God.
James 4:2b

Have you passionately asked God to help you discover His purpose for your life? Have you asked Him for guidance and for strength? If so, then you're continually inviting your Heavenly Father to reveal Himself to you in a variety of ways.

Jesus made it clear to His disciples: they should petition God to meet their needs. So should we. Genuine, heartfelt prayer produces powerful changes in us and in the world. "So I say to you, keep asking, and it will be given to you. Keep searching, and you will find. Keep knocking, and the door will be opened to you" (Luke 11:9). When we lift our hearts to God, we open ourselves to a never-ending source of divine wisdom, power and love.

Do you have questions about your future that you simply can't answer? Do you have needs that you simply can't meet by yourself? Do you sincerely seek to know God's unfolding plans for your life? If so, ask Him for direction, for protection, and for strength - and then keep asking Him every day that you live. Whatever your need, no matter how great or small, pray about it and never lose hope. God is not just near; He is here, and He's perfectly capable of answering your prayers. Now, it's up to you to ask.

Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for always being there with me and for me. You are my source of strength and comfort. I am humbled that I can come to you in prayer and share with You the desires of my heart. With Your guidance may I seek Your will and be obedient to You. I pray this in Jesus' Name, Amen