Dare To Ask Boldly

Our God is beyond capable and more than willing to provide for the things we ask for if we ask with right motives and believe Him for it. Recently in my life, I found myself challenging God as if to say, "okay God, I'm only going to ask for this because I don't want to ask for too much". He spoke to my heart saying, "Amy, do you realize that's like Me saying 'I know you're capable of performing at this level, but I only want you to do the minimum'?" For instance, dance is something I am passionate about and have had the opportunity to do since I was three years old. It's something I like to be challenged in. Then God put an example on my heart. "Limiting Me is like saying I know you can do three pirouettes, but I only want you to do one." I grew up watching my brother play baseball and thought what if God said, "Richie, I know you're capable of hitting a home run, but this time I only want you to hit a single." When we are gifted with something we delight in using all of our talents, not just the bare minimum. God delights in amazing us. He loves giving us immeasurably more than all we can ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20). 


So the first step is simply asking. Next, we must believe that God is working behind the scenes and thank Him in advance, as an act of faith, for what is to come. It's important to go to His Word, find promises that line up with what you're believing, and memorize them. Get them deep down in your heart. Then, when satan tries to bring doubt you will be left unshaken, able to stand on the Word of God because you know that you know that you know God is faithful (reliable, trustworthy, and therefore ever true to His promise, and He can be depended on) 1 Corinthians 1:9 


God would love nothing more than to leave you standing in awe of Him. He is a loving God who wants to bless every area of your life. How much more will your Father Who is in heaven [perfect as He is] give good and advantageous things to those who keep on asking Him! (Matthew 7:11). He wants you to ask. Don't hold back. Don't be hindered by what you see in the natural world, or circumstances that look impossible. God is a God of abundance and nothing is impossible for Him. I'm standing on the promise that The same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from His glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19