Matthew 7:8 “For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.” There have been numerous times God has answered my seeking and knocking. When Treva and I were first married, someone gave us a third-hand refrigerator that lasted long enough to get our first groceries cooled before it gave out. We were in revival and heard a sermon on this very topic of

Matthew 7:7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” I have missed blessings and opportunities because I was afraid to ask. I didn’t seek and knock because I thought it was out of reach. With God, all things are possible. I have found we must take the opportunity of a lifetime during the lifetime of the opportunity. Highlight – what words

James 1:5 “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” “Understanding is the reward of faith. Therefore, seek not to understand that you may believe, but believe that you may understand.” Saint Augustine Highlight – what words or phrases jump out at you Explain – what does the passage mean? Apply – how does the passage intersect with your

Colossians 4:2 “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” If you’re interested, you’ll do what’s convenient. If you’re committed, you’ll do whatever it takes. Sometimes our prayer life is like a diet – we’re good ’till ice cream comes along. “Slowly and surely, we learn the great secret of life, which is to know God.” Oswald Chambers Highlight – what words or phrases jump out at you Explain – what does the passage mean? Apply

Matthew 6:9-13 “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” “I cannot say OUR if I live in a logic-tight spiritual compartment thinking only people who agree with me are going to heaven. I cannot

Matthew 6:7-8 “And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.” Evangelist Anis Shorrosh taught me to pray in the first person. When you pray “my Father, my God, my Savior,” it changes the perception of the conversation and makes it more personal. “A holy life will produce