You do not have because you do not ask. Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. § This is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him. § If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. § Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it. § Men always ought to pray and not lose heart. The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry… The Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. § You will ask in My name, and I do not say to you that I shall pray the Father for you; for the Father Himself loves you, because you have loved Me… Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.

Daily Light on the Daily Path or Daily Light is a Christian daily devotional scripture reading published by Bagster & Sons about 1875. It has been reprinted continually since then. It consists of brief groupings of scripture passages which speak to prominent Biblical themes—two themes (morning and evening) for each day of the year. It appends no commentary, but simply allows scripture to speak for itself.

Morning Daily Light

 “I will also let the house of Israel inquire of Me to do this for them.” 

God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth. § We … have access by one Spirit to the Father. O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will. The Spirit … helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God. § This is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. § When He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth. Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication.

 Praying in the Holy Spirit. 

It is the Spirit who gives life. § The Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God. § [Pray] always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance. I will never forget Your precepts, for by them You have given me life. § The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life. § The letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. § If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. § This is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. No one can say that Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit.

 Revive us, and we will call upon Your name. 

Most assuredly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you. Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full. § [Pray] always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit. This is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him. § This is the will of God, your sanctification. God did not call us to uncleanness, but in holiness … Who has also given us His Holy Spirit. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit.

Evening Daily Light

 The Spirit . . . makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God. 

Who, in the days of His flesh, … offered up prayers and supplications, with vehement cries and tears to Him who was able to save Him from death. Let us know, let us pursue the knowledge of the Lord. § [Continue] steadfastly in prayer. § Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication. § By prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will. § This is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. Delight yourself … in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass.

 [Jesus] prayed the third time, saying the same words. 

The one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out. § “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.” And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” § “What do you want Me to do for you?” They said to Him, “Lord, that our eyes may be opened.” So Jesus had compassion and touched their eyes. And immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed Him. If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him! § I will put My Spirit within you … Thus says the Lord God: “I will also let the house of Israel inquire of Me to do this.” This is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him.

 Whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. 

<blockquote>
Be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is" (<a id="verse_1632880023512530" href="https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/Ephesians/5/17">Eph. 5:17</a>).
</blockquote>Prayer to God must come from God. There can be no prayer in the full assurance of faith apart from the known will of God in the matter. "The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou shouldest know His will" (<a id="verse_1632880023545763" href="https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/Acts/22/14">Acts 22:14</a>)."I do not think that a petition that misses the mind of God will ever be answered (<a id="verse_1632880023774735" href="https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/1-John/5/14">1 John 5:14</a>). Personally, I feel the need of trusting Him to lead me in prayer as well as in other matters. I find it well to preface prayer not only by meditation but by the definite request that I may be directed into the channels of prayer to which the Holy Spirit is beckoning me (<a id="verse_1632880023915981" href="https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/Romans/8/26">Rom. 8:26</a>; <a id="verse_1632880023747203247" href="https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/Romans/8/27">27</a>)." -J.O.F."When we once have the deep, calm assurance of His will in the matter, we put in our claim, just as a child before his father. A simple request and nothing more. No crying, no beseeching, no wrestling. No second asking, either." -J.O.F."The Lord may see it needful, for the trial (development) of faith, to seem for a season not to regard our supplications; yet, if we patiently and believingly continue to wait upon Him, it will be manifest in His own time, and way, that we did not call upon Him in vain." -G.M."My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from Him" (<a id="verse_1632880023398885" href="https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/Psalm/62/5">Ps. 62:5</a>).

A 365 day devotional that will help you in your Christian growth and walk with the Lord Jesus Christ.  This devotional is a collection of quotes from some of the best authors in the realm of Christian growth that has been organized by Miles J Stanford.  This devotional study is divided into 12 sections each containing 31 daily portions.

None but the Hungry Heart

 Directed Prayer 

<blockquote>
And we have an assured confidence that whenever we ask anything in accordance with His will, He listens to us" (<a id="verse_1632880235990984" href="https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/1-John/5/14">1 John 5:14</a>, Wey.).  
</blockquote>The Christian life is the expression of the Lord Jesus Christ through the believer to men in the world, and in the church. The prayer life is the expression of the Spirit of Christ through the believer to the Father in Heaven. As there is growth in Christ, there will increasingly be prayer in the Spirit (<a id="verse_1632880235266197" href="https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/Romans/8/26">Rom. 8:26</a>)."Through the Lord Jesus every true believer is united to God in Heaven by a life-link. We are not praying down here on earth to One who is a long way off in Heaven. We are one with Him there and He is one with us here! The devil is all the time trying to create a sense of distance between us and the Lord: but there is no distance between if we abide in Christ, for no one can be closer to the Father than the Son, and we are in Him! -T.L.M."Efficacious prayer is to the glory of the Father (<a id="verse_1632880235670054" href="https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/John/14/13">John 14:13</a>), in the Name of the Son (<a id="verse_1632880235621393" href="https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/John/14/14">John 14:14</a>), and in the enabling power of the Holy Spirit (<a id="verse_1632880235736314" href="https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/Romans/8/26">Rom. 8:26</a>; <a id="verse_1632880235676367772" href="https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/Romans/8/27">27</a>). Compliance with these conditions insures that the human will is in agreement with the divine will. Transforming things, mighty indeed, are wrought by prayer, but only such things as comport with the will and purpose of God." -L.S.C."If we want our own way we will find that everything is against us; but if we have chosen that God shall be sovereign in our lives then everything is for us.""And since we know that He listens to us, then whatever we ask, we know that we have the things which we have asked from Him" (<a id="verse_1632880235844075" href="https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/1-John/5/15">1 John 5:15</a>, Wey.).

 The Oneness Of Prayer 

<blockquote>
Let him ask in faith and have no doubts; for he who has doubts is like the surge of the sea, driven by the wind and tossed into spray. A person of that sort must not expect to receive anything from the Lord - such a one is a man of two minds, undecided in every step he takes" (<a id="verse_1632880350945150" href="https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/James/1/6">James 1:6</a>; <a id="verse_1632880350799719888" href="https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/James/1/8">8</a>, Wey.).
</blockquote>First, we are to rest in the fact that our Father has made full provision for all our needs; positionally, we are complete in the Lord Jesus Christ. Then it is that we can trust Him daily for His "exceeding abundantly above." "But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus" (<a id="verse_1632880350840453" href="https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/Philippians/4/19">Phil. 4:19</a>)"It is true that all God requires of us we lack; but it is also true that all we need He supplies. The believer can give thanks that God has supplied all his need as to standing, and He engages to supply all his need as to walk. But while we see our Father's requirement, and recognize His provision, let us not overlook our responsibility."When we fail it is to this our failure may be traced. It is not because the provision has been insufficient, or unavailable, or afar off - but because the channel has been obstructed, the avenues of the soul have been closed, so that the need has remained unsupplied. Our responsibility lies in the exercise of faith." -E.H."I will not think of the infinities of my need, except to lead me to the divine simplicity of the infinity of His supply." -H.C.G.M."And this is the confidence that we have in Him, that, if we ask any thing according to His will, He heareth us; and if we know that He hear us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of Him" (<a id="verse_1632880350989092" href="https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/1-John/5/14">1 John 5:14</a>; <a id="verse_1632880350148062640" href="https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/1-John/5/15">15</a>).

 Full Provision 

<blockquote>
And this is the confidence that we have in Him, that, if we ask any thing according to His will, He heareth us" (<a id="verse_1632880381328714" href="https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/1-John/5/14">1 John 5:14</a>).
</blockquote>In order for us to pray according to His will, we must first know His will; not only that, but His blessed will must become our will. "If ye abide in Me . . . ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you" (<a id="verse_1632880381800231" href="https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/John/15/7">John 15:7</a>). Prayer is the fellowship of an intimate, living union; as with all of the Christian life, it must be carried on in dependence upon the Holy Spirit. He is known as "the Spirit of grace and of supplications" (<a id="verse_1632880381780818" href="https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/Zechariah/12/10">Zech. 12:10</a>)."If I ask anything of God, and have received His answer, I then act with assurance, with the conviction that I am in the path of His will; I am happy and contented. If I meet with some difficulty, this does not stop me; it is only an obstacle which faith has to surmount."But if I have not this certainty before I begin, I am in indecision, I know not what to do. There may be a trial of my faith, or it may be that I ought not to do what I am doing. I am in suspense, and I hesitate; even if I am doing the will of God, I am not sure about it, and I am not happy. I ought therefore to be assured that I am doing His will before I begin to act." -J.N.D."All flows from the soul being consciously in the place where it is set, in Christ risen. He can then trust us with the knowledge of His will; He can trust the sons of the family with the family affairs.""And if we know that He hear us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of Him" (<a id="verse_1632880381650824" href="https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/1-John/5/15">1 John 5:15</a>).

 Abiding Prayer 

14 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

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1 John 5:14

 14 This is the confidence   we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.  

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 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

 This is the confidence   we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.  

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