Whatever We Ask, We Shall Receive

1 John 3:21-22 – And we will receive from him whatever we ask because we obey him and do the things that please him.
After reading this verse for many years, it now makes sense. “Whatever we ask, we shall receive.” This doesn’t mean if we ask for instant riches, or a new car, or a man/woman to fulfill our lives that God will grant it. For it is those assumptions that have led us to look up toward the sky saying, “Do you hear me Lord?” However, there is more, “because we must obey and do things that please him.” In other words, what we ask for shall be granted if it were aligned with God’s will for our lives. Riches have not come because we still are learning and have work to do. That car is in a garage waiting to be driven when God deems us ready. That man/woman is out there, but like a bee to a flower, you must let God bring them to you, (like Irina was brought to me). Therefore, make your petitions known to God and through confidence and discernment He will grant your desires. Amen

Herb