Ask.

The Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream and said, “Ask what I shall give you” (1 Kings 3:5).

The Lord makes the same offer to us. “Ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it” (John 14:14).

Prayer is Two-Sided

We have complete freedom to discuss our interests with God. You may ask me for anything (John 14:14).

But our prayer should also include God’s interests. Father, glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you (from John 17:1).

For years we limped along, struggling to survive. Then we began to pray and the trajectory of our life’s work changed.

Have books to sell? Pray.
Children to teach? Pray.
A church to lead? Pray.

If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it (John 14:14).

You do not have, because you do not ask (James 4:20).

You do have, because you do ask (from John 14:14).

God said, “What do you want? Ask, and I will give it to you (1 Kings 3:5)!” and Solomon asked for wisdom.

God says to you, “Ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it (John 14:14)!”

What do you ask for?