September 26, 2005
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Aim High. Pray for Anything.
There are enough verses in the Bible which tell me that I really can aim high and pray for anything. ANYthing at all. What was the reason why the man in Luke 11:8 gave his friend bread? It was not because they were friends, it was because of his boldness. Matthew 8:2 is an example to me of boldness. The man with leprosy knelt down before Jesus and said, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” He didn’t say, “If you can…” He already KNEW Jesus could. The question was, Is He willing? This is boldness. What was Jesus’ response? “I am willing.” Don’t you know Jesus is always willing?
When I pray for things, I don’t just ask for “just enough”. I ask for rich abundance. Why? Because I know my Father delights to give me *great* gifts.
So I’m looking for a job, and I’m asking God for a certain amount a /month (which if I got this would be the highest salary I have ever had in my life). I am looking for a place to stay, I’m asking God to let me live at Casa Blanca with a friend who has the same views about life and living. Why? So that I can do the work I believe He’s called me to at this time. Do I think He’ll give it to me? Maybe, maybe not. I half laugh because I know what I’m asking for is so ‘ridiculous’ or not possible at this point. But…hey, He’s given me exactly what I wanted before. So why not ask now? Why aim low when we can aim high?
What’s the worse that can happen when we ask God for anything? He says no. That’s it. That’s the worse. And He only says no because He has something better.
So if God says no, then I say, Ok, God, what do you want me to want instead? Tell me, so I can want it too, and then give it to me.
I believe that God has an ultimate plan for us. He will mold our hearts to match with His plan if we continue to be honest with Him about our heart’s desires, daring to ask for anything and be open to anything. In that way, we will always get what we want. Seriously. So *go ahead* and pray for anything. I dare you.
Comments (4)
i do believe i accept.
i don’t know why i commented without thinking first. i think that was God.
“Or what man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent? If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!” matt7.9-11. Jn15.7 is a favorite, too.
oh gosh. I accept your dare. I will. I will pray.