Prayer And The Answer

Matthew 7:7-8
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
Ask. Seek. Knock. Each word has a specific action attached to it. Prayer is not just something that happens during a church service. It is a vigorous experience in participation in God’s plan. Each also speaks of something else—neediness. One does not ask, if there is no need. If we have already found we will not seek. No one knocks on an open door. Prayer then is our recognition we need God.
In Jesus Sermon on the Mount He shows us exactly how we are to talk to God, our heavenly Father. I wonder how many times we have not received, have not found or are still standing at the door with bloody knuckles with doubt growing in our minds. Why hasn’t God answered? Why won’t He just unlock the door and let us in? Why won’t He just pour out blessings on us?
The reason may be because we have not prayed as we should due to being spiritually lazy and not wanting to labor in prayer. Or maybe we are too content and feel we don’t need God. Or maybe there is a greater lesson we must learn to be better prepared for the great blessing He is planning. Regardless, there is good news from Heaven. When we awaken from a desperate condition and turn to God we have a promise from our Heavenly Father. Everyone who asks receives. Do not give up! God always give to everyone who asks---He gave us His word and He never goes back on His word. God will either give us what we are begging for or He will give us something better. Either way when we come away from the throne room we will not be disappointed.
God knows what is in our best interest and He can see better than we what we need.