Matthew 7:7 – “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you” : PRAY LIKE THIS – (ASK)
Prayer is one of the simplest yet most powerful ways to experience God’s presence. It isn’t about using the right words or performing the perfect ritual; it’s about having an honest, ongoing conversation with a loving Father who delights in hearing from His children.
Jesus reminds us that God already knows what we need before we even ask (Matthew 6:8). Still, He invites us to bring our hearts to Him; to share our joys, our fears, and our desires. Why? Because prayer is not only about requests; it’s about a relationship. God wants to speak into our circumstances, comfort our hearts, and reshape the way we see the world around us.
He is a good Father who loves to give good gifts. Yet, in His wisdom, He knows the difference between what is good for us and what only feels good in the moment. Sometimes, the things we long for most are not what will bring us closer to Him. And sometimes, His “no” is a loving form of protection, not rejection.
When Jesus said, “For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened” (Matthew 7:8), He wasn’t giving us a blank cheque to get whatever we want. Rather, He was revealing the generous heart of God, One who is always ready to respond to the prayers of His children in ways that align with His perfect will.
God cannot give us something that contradicts His nature or harms our growth. Yet He welcomes every prayer we bring, even the imperfect ones. Our willingness to ask, seek, and knock shows our dependence on Him and deepens our intimacy with Him.
So how do we align our prayers with God’s will? The answer is simple: by spending time with Him. The more we know God through His Word, His Spirit, and time in His presence, the more our desires begin to reflect His. Prayer becomes less about asking for what we want and more about discovering what He wants for us.
Jesus’ words are more than an invitation to pray; they are a promise that when we seek God, we find Him. When we draw near, He draws near to us. And when He draws near, everything changes. Our perspective shifts, our hearts soften, and our priorities align with His.
When we come to God with sincerity, we don’t just receive answers; we receive Him. And that’s the greatest gift of all. His presence brings peace when we’re anxious, clarity when we’re confused, and strength when we feel weak. Prayer is not a transaction; it’s a transformation.
So today, take a moment to pray honestly. Ask. Seek. Knock. Bring your desires before God and trust that He knows what’s best. You may not always receive what you want, but you will always receive what you need. And in the process, you’ll find the greatest treasure of all, God Himself.
Amen.
SIX KEY TAKEAWAYS
Prayer is relationship, not ritual. It’s an open, honest conversation with a loving Father who desires closeness with His children.
God already knows our needs. Yet He invites us to share them because prayer deepens our trust and dependence on Him.
God’s “no” can be love in disguise. Sometimes He withholds what we want to give us what we truly need.
True prayer aligns with God’s will. The more we know Him, the more our desires and requests reflect His heart.
Prayer changes us first. It transforms our hearts, shapes our thinking, and draws us into deeper intimacy with God.
The ultimate answer to prayer is God Himself. When we seek Him sincerely, He gives us His presence, peace, and guidance.
