“James and John, the two sons of Zebedee, came up to Jesus, saying, “Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask of You.” And He said to them, “What do you want Me to do for you?” (Mark 10:35-36)
How often do we go to the Lord expectantly and ask for something? Listen to Jesus as He receives the request. He asks what they want. Our Lord knows what we will ask even before we ask it. Why ask then? For our sake He teaches us through everything we say and do. Yes, approach the Lord with all requests, but learn to come humbly seeking the Lord’s will in all things.
Lord, I often do not even know what to ask. There are also times when I ask for the wrong things. How much do I come to You in the wrong way because of my attitude and level of expectation? Help me, Lord, to ask for right things. Guide me to know that in You alone can I have confidence. Lead me even in the things I ask so that I may humbly walk in Your will, doing what is pleasing in Your sight.
Lord Jesus, I often ponder the depth of the salvation that is needed for my own soul. Help me understand with the things I ask and see whether it is right and fitting for me in accordance with the Father’s will. Teach me the questions to ask. Teach me to discern more clearly those things I need to know. Lord, teach me to seek the Father’s will and what that means. Amen.
