I remember growing up, and even today at times, having a fear when asking someone for something out of the ordinary. Maybe it was asking my parents to let me borrow the car, or to stay over at a friends house that they hadn't met, or to let me join the military. Today, it may be asking for a certain favor or something completely out of the ordinary for me. I think, sometimes, I never ask because I don't want to upset the apple cart or I don't want to be seen as someone "needy". Mostly, though, it is just the fear of being rejected.
Ever been rejected? I would like to say that I haven't but that would be a HUGE LIE. I have been rejected for many things, including using Pops' and Momma's car, not being able to go to the mall, etc. Eventually, I think we get to the point that we quit asking because we don't want to be rejected. What do you think?
Today's word is from Ephesians 3:12, NIV, which reads, "In Him and through faith in Him we may approach GOD with freedom and confidence."
We have no reason to fear asking GOD, our Heavenly Father, for anything. Anything that is in His will for our lives, that is. He will NEVER reject us. Now, He may answer with a resounding NO, but He will always listen. The reason He will say, "No," is because He knows it is not in our best interest; He always looks out for our best interest. Yet, there is no reason to fear requesting.
GOD loves us. He wants us to ask Him for things and about things. NEVER fear talking to our Father. We all know that He knows what we need before we even ask, yet, He wants to hear His children ask. Don't be afraid to bring your requests and petitions before GOD. We can approach Him with freedom and confidence.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
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