One of the core teachings of Jesus was how we should ask God for things.
He did not express it casually, but with absolute assurance that whatever we ask God for, we will receive.
In Matthew 7, He said, "Ask, and it shall be given to you."
In Mark 11, He said, "Whatever you ask when you pray, believe that you receive, and you will have."
In John 16, He said, "Whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you."
Why did Jesus teach so clearly about this? Because He knew we would struggle with it.
Some people are afraid to ask. Others don't feel worthy to ask. Or, maybe you are so flabbergasted by what He has already given you that you struggle to ask for more.
Whatever the hang-up is, it's time to get rid of it. For us to be obedient to Christ, we need more asking.
All of us need to up our level of asking. Ask more frequently. Ask for greater things.
At least once a day, we should sit down and think, "What can I ask God for today?"
And remember, according to Jesus, whatever you ask the Father in His name, you can be 100% confident you will receive.
