Jesus made it evident that God wants us to ask Him for things.

Our Heavenly Father delights in giving us the good things we ask for. Not only that, but it brings Him glory as He goes above and beyond, doing more than is necessary.

But for some reason, He requires us to ask.  If we don't ask, we don't receive.

Our asking is an action of faith. If we hesitate to ask, it's because deep down, we don't believe God wants to give us what we are asking for.

So, that's why asking is required. Because faith is required. And faith produces unhindered asking.

Lately, the Lord has been drawing me into a greater level of asking, and it's been a struggle. As the good teacher He is, He's been revealing what needs to change.

I like to anticipate what people need so they don't have to ask. So, when they ask, it makes me feel like I've failed.

This keeps me from asking other people for things because I don't want them to feel like they've failed.

Wow. God really does search our innermost thoughts. I had no idea this was hindering me from asking God as I should.

Maybe you just found out this same thing is hindering you, too. Well, let's step into freedom together.

Let's invite God to search our innermost thoughts and reveal anything else getting in the way.

It's time to up our level of asking. Ask more frequently and for greater things so the body of Christ can flourish.