To ask God for something, first praise Him and thank Him for all the good things in your life to show your gratitude.
Then, be honest about what you want and why you want it.
For example, say something like, “Lord, I’ve been selfish recently and it’s affecting my family.
What does the Bible say about praying for what you want?
If you have never really prayed, I urge you to give it a try. After all, the Bible tells us that your prayers will be met with God’s delight (Proverbs 15:8, Psalm 149:4). The act of prayer leads to the peace, patience and perseverance we all so desperately need.
What should you ask God for?
If this sounds like you, here are seven things you can ask God for.
- Wisdom. “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you.
- Strength. “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” —
- Guidance.
- Confidence.
- Courage.
- Peace.
- Freedom from fear.
Will God give you what you ask for?
No. God gives us what *he* wants us to have, but only when we are willing to accept it (that pesky free will thing again: God cannot give what we refuse to accept). Now, if our “want” corresponds with God’s design and will, then sure, we’ll get it.
What should you not ask God for?
In general, below are a few things which I think is not sensible to ask God.
- Wealth.
- Self-centered wishes.
- Pregnancy.
- Specific job.
- Change other people to agree to one’s own wishes.
- Longevity.
- Fame.
- Love and Marraige.