Philippians 4:6

In Matthew a woman came to Christ making a request of Him.  Christ' answer was basically that she was asking for something that did not belong to her, because she did not have a covenant with God. Yet she asked -- and received! She didn't just beg. She worshiped the Messiah and appealed for mercy. She didn't claim she deserved the answer -- but she did ask. This is one of the secrets of life. Ask! It works with God and it works in our relationships with people, too. Ask questions. And ask for help. Pride can prevent us from asking. Pride tells. Humility asks. In marriage many people are unhappy. Yet they don't clearly communicate to their spouse what it is they would like. Don't nag! But respectfully and lovingly ask for what you desire. Make your requests known. People can't read your mind. (God knows our thoughts, but still tells us to ask Him for what we need or desire.)



Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made  known to God; (Philippians 4:6) Many people stumble through life disappointed that God has not given them more. One reason may be because God is waiting for them to have enough faith to ask Him for His help. I don't mean we should act like a beggar. But be bold in asking
for what you need or desire. We may hold back from asking because we think we don't deserve
good things. Probably true! But Christ deserves good and He died so we could receive what He deserves. Christ took what we deserved so we could have better.