Can I ask God for anything?
God invites us to ask boldly. Discover what He promises and how to pray according to His will.
16 Bible studies address this question
What the Bible Says
These Bible studies explore Scripture passages that speak to this question. Each study will give you insight and practical application.
The Sermon on the Mount: Judging, Prayer, and Two Paths
Jesus concludes His great sermon with warnings against hypocritical judgment, an invitation to persistent prayer, and the sobering choice between two gates, two trees, and two foundations.
The Triumphal Entry and Temple Cleansing
Jesus enters Jerusalem as King, riding a colt while crowds shout Hosanna. He curses a fruitless fig tree, cleanses the temple of merchants, and teaches about faith and prayer when the disciples see th...
The Descendants of Judah and Simeon
This chapter continues Judah's genealogy with the notable prayer of Jabez, then lists Simeon's descendants and their territorial expansion, showing how faithfulness and prayer can change one's destiny...
Three Visitors and Abraham's Intercession
Three visitors confirm Isaac's birth. Sarah laughs in disbelief. Abraham intercedes for Sodom, revealing the heart of a faithful intercessor.
The Sun Stands Still and Southern Conquest
God fights for Israel with hailstones and extends daylight; Joshua defeats five Amorite kings and conquers southern Canaan.
Hear Me, LORD, and Answer Me
David's personal prayer weaving together petition and praise. He appeals to God's character—mercy, faithfulness, uniqueness—while crying out for help in distress. The psalm models how to bring nee...
The Promise of Rest Remains
Continuing the wilderness warning, the author shows that God's promised rest still awaits His people. Believers must strive to enter that rest through faith, knowing that God's Word and our High Pries...
Patience Until the Lord's Coming
James's final chapter warns the rich of coming judgment, calls believers to patient endurance like Job and the prophets, forbids oaths, encourages prayer in all circumstances, and emphasizes the power...
Teaching on Prayer and Confronting Darkness
Jesus teaches His disciples to pray through the Lord's Prayer and parables about persistence. He casts out a demon and defends His authority against accusations of working by Beelzebul. He pronounces ...
The Way, the Truth, and the Life
Jesus comforts His troubled disciples with promises of heaven, the Father's house, and His return. He declares, "I am the way, the truth, and the life—no one comes to the Father except through me." ...
The Mystery Revealed
Paul explains the mystery of the gospel—that Gentiles are fellow heirs with Jews in Christ—and prays for believers to comprehend the boundless love of Christ.
Solomon's Wisdom from God
Solomon asks God for wisdom rather than riches or long life, delighting the LORD. God grants him unparalleled wisdom, demonstrated dramatically when Solomon judges between two mothers claiming the sam...
The King Rejoices in God's Strength
The companion to Psalm 20, this psalm celebrates the king's victory and God's blessings, praising the LORD who answered prayer and gave the king his heart's desire.
I Love the LORD Because He Has Heard
Psalm 116 is a deeply personal testimony of deliverance from death, expressing profound gratitude and commitment to serve the LORD who answers prayer.
Children of God
John marvels at the Father's love in calling us His children. This identity transforms conduct—God's children don't continue in sin. Love for brothers, shown in deed not just word, distinguishes God...
A Wife for Isaac
Abraham sends his servant to find a wife for Isaac. Through prayer and providence, Rebekah is found, demonstrating God's guidance in daily life.
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