You have not, because you ask not (1)

Dearly beloved, I trust this finds you well and bubbling in the Lord. This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it. James 4v1-2 (NCV) says “Do you know where your fights and arguments come from? They come from the selfish desires that war within you. You want things, but you do not have them. So you are ready to kill and are jealous of other people, but you still cannot get what you want. So you argue and fight. You do not get what you want, because you do not ask God.”

Child of God, what is it that you want? Go to God with your request. One of the most wonderful and beautiful privileges that we have as believers is access to the most powerful, kind, loving, just and righteous God and having Him as our Father. Psalm 145v18-19 (AMPC) says “The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him sincerely and in truth. He will fulfill the desires of those who reverently and worshipfully fear Him; He also will hear their cry and will save them.” What are you in need of? Go to God. He will hear you.

Prayer

Father, we thank You for this day. This is the day You have made and we will rejoice and be glad in it. We thank You because we can come boldly before Your throne of grace, where we can obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. We thank You because we can come to You with our every desire and need. How wonderful You are. Help us always remember to come to You, and not be distraught and look elsewhere. Be glorified in our lives o God. Thank You for we have a personal relationship with the living God. Glory be to Your holy name forevermore. In Jesus name we pray, amen.