Today's Scripture:
Matthew 7:7-12

Key Verse:
Matthew 7:7

"Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:"

The Point:
"So prayer is asking and an answer to prayer is receiving." - Dr. John R. Rice

Confess:
Confess and forsake any known sin.

Proverbs 28:13 "He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy."

Probing Questions:

• How long has it been since you last prayed?
• How long has it been since you had an answer to prayer?
• Do you publicly take credit for the good circumstances in your life and rob God of the credit?
• Do you thank God for all things?

Thank Him now for cleansing. 1 John 1:9

Praise:
I Am Sanctified.

1 Corinthians 6:11 "And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God."

Request:

• Ask God to develop the discipline of purity of mind in your life concerning relationships.
  When you find your mind fantasizing about other people, cast the fantasies down.
• Ask God to give you increased love for your family members.
  • Are there any family members that are especially difficult for you to love?

Meditate On:
When you are struggling to love, meditate on 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a and Galatians 6:9.