Post by ResLight on Feb 27, 2021 12:07:37 GMT -5
Jesus said, "For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him" (Matthew 6:8 NKJV). Jesus did not say that we should not ask for our needs, but rather assured us that the Father knows what we need before we ask. In fact, he tells us to pray, "Give us this day our daily bread" (Matthew 6:11). In Matthew 6:25-33, Jesus tells us not to have anxiety about what we shall eat, drink, or wear, because our Heavenly Father will provide all these things. We can pray with faith for our needs (not our wants), knowing He will provide them (Philippians 4:6). Just do not expect gourmet meals and designer jeans. -- Peter Karavas, Excerpt from "What Should We Pray For?", The Herald of Christ's Kingdom, May/June, 2013.
