Focus on asking for what you need from God, your Faithful Sustainer
Heavenly Father, You are the Faithful Sustainer of Creation.
“The Son is the radiance of his glory and the representation of his essence, and he sustains all things by his powerful word, and so when he had accomplished cleansing for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.”
—Hebrews 1:3
“Everything looks to you in anticipation, and you provide them with food on a regular basis. You open your hand, and fill every living thing with the food they desire.”
—Psalms 145:15-16
“And my God will supply your every need according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. ” —Philippians 4:19
“ Fear the Lord, you chosen people of his, for those who fear him lack nothing! Even young lions sometimes lack food and are hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.” —Psalms 34:9-10
Help me with my needs, Lord
“Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God.” —Philippians 4:6
God’s Guidelines for Asking
- Ask according to God’s will.
- Ask believing you will receive.
- Ask with the right motives.
- Ask confidently with a clear conscience.
- Ask as you abide in Christ.
- Ask with a desire for fruitfulness.
- Ask with respectful persistence.
Ask, Seek, Knock
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened for you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. ” —Matthew 7:7-8
Step 1: Ask God.
Step 2: Seek the doorway for God’s answer.
Step 3: Knock on the possible doors.