Reminder 5: Ask.

“Through prayer and petition…” and “…present your requests to God.” Paul is reminding the Philippians to ask. He is reminding us to ask. God is not offended by our asking. God is a good Father. He wants His children to ask.

In the midst of our asking, we must forever be mindful of the goodness of the One we’re asking from, and the perspective He has that we don’t. 

Yes…He is good. Yes…He sees way, way more than we see. He already knows the outcome of our uncertainty.

We might not like His answers. 

We might not agree with His timing. 

But if He is good (which He is), and if He has a grand and eternal perspective (which He does), then our asking opens the door for a peace that surpasses all understanding. And peace is one thing we all long for in the midst of uncertainty.

Today's Prayer

Lord Jesus, you tell us to "ask and you shall receive." So today I ask. I ask that you would provide for me. I ask that you would protect me. I ask for your presence. I ask because I know you are generous, and kind, and good. In my asking, I also trust in your answers and your timing. Amen.

The Reminders So Far...

1. Focus on the eternal. 
2. Build up instead of blame.
3. Remember God's "nearness."
4. Rejoice and be thankful.
5. Ask.