“If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” (John 15:7)
When I read this verse I feel like Jesus is reminding us that when we pray, God will answer. (He’s reminding us to pray!) It’s that simple. Although we know this we sometimes take it for granted or we just get used to the idea that maybe our prayers won’t be heard and answered. (Yes, they will—all of ours do).
We might even consider our prayers too ambitious, that we’re asking for too much. Well, Jesus didn’t say ask moderately and it will be given to you or ask for certain things, minimal things. He told us to ask WHATEVER you wish.
I hate the phrase “I wish” because it’s not a conversation with God.
There’s even a phrase “I pray not wish because I have a God, not a genie.”
So I love that Jesus phrased it ask (in prayer) for whatever you wish. He knows that sometimes we’re afraid to ask God for things or think He’s too busy or will think it’s too much, too crazy, that we don’t deserve it, etc.
Jesus said to ask for whatever you “wish.”
He’s reminding us to ask in pray because God answers prayers not wishes. He knows our thoughts before we think them. And before that, He knows all we need and want but He still waits for us to ask Him.
Because prayers develop a close relationship with between us and God. He’s our God, Father, Creator, Savior, and friend. He is the only friend that sticks closer than a brother. He wants to have this close relationship with us. But we have to want it too. We have to want it and seek it. This is built through prayer, constant prayer—prayer for any and everything. Prayer to talk to God. About whatever, even just to say hi. He’s always there but He wants us to remember that and be aware of it.
Then, when we pray and not wish; when we seek His Presence daily, 24/7; when we trust God enough to boldly pray…
Then our “wish” will be granted.
Better yet, our prayers will be answered! Better yet, He’ll answer back with MIRACLES!
Miracles happen when you believe...
Our unstoppable GOD will answer back with miracles!
Praise be to our Lord Jesus Christ!!!!!
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)