I've had the same prayer request since i was about... 15. It wasn't so urgent then, but when i Graduated H.S. at the age of 17 the prayer became more urgent, more persistent. Here i sit at the age of 21 with the same desire. Still Waiting on the manifestation of said request. No, it has nothing to do with getting a man.
Often times people say to me, and am sure have said to you: "You have not because you ask not" in reference to this prayer request. in my head i am always thinking: "i DO ask, how much more should i ask, i am practically begging!".
I Never seemed to understand why God would even Put that in the bible knowing full well that i spend ALL my time ASKING, yet never receiving. What in the world do i gotta do in order to get what my heart desires. Well, the answer is to delight in the lord. Not Keep asking.
The verse referenced is James 4:3.
The entire chapter is basically a "god's not pleased with your foolery" type of deal. The surrounding verses are simply saying: You fight with each other because of your passions and the things you want. you have not because you ask not. you ask not because you know god isn't gonna cosign on your foolery.
See the distinction?
Next time someone says this phrase to you, and you have already asked(and you know your not asking for foolery or fleshly things). Simply say a prayer thanking jesus for hearing you.
Sometimes you just have to wait. nothing more, nothing less.
<3 ∞,
Ryen
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