James 4:3 Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts. (James 4:3 KJV) Some may say, "Why ask if God knows what we need?" Of course we ask because God tells us to ask and we can trust His love and care. Earthly fathers know how to give good gifts to their children and God gives the Holy Spirit to His children. The problem James is addressing is the attitude of asking for those things that satisfy the fleshly carnal desires. Sometimes prayer can be so mis-focused that God does not respond since He knows best.
This season of seeking should bring one in a closer relationship with Christ and a greater resolve to pease HIM. "And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. (1 John 3:22 KJV)
PRAYER: Father I ask that the Holy Spirit bring me and others closer in our relationship with Christ and a greater resolve to please HIM - by your grace. AMEN!
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