22 So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. 23 In that day you will no longer ask me anything. Very truly I tell you, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. 24 Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete. John 16: 22-24
When you ask for things, do you ask the Lord or do you just throw up a comment about wanting something. Do you spend your days thinking about what you want vs. what you need? During this season of giving, I see a lot more wanting without a thought of whether or not someone truly needs something. I often think about what I ask the Lord for and how I ask. Now reading this scripture it reminds me that I must ask for what I need in His name and I need to be thoughtful of asking for things I want. God wants a relationship with us and for us to rely on Him, so I encourage you to be thoughtful of what you ask for and how you ask. We need to remember that Joy is something that is not waning if we have true faith in the Lord and what He can provide.
Have a great weekend.
Matt
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