God invites us to ask and promises to answer. The Bible is filled with examples of His faithfulness to those who seek Him. Today, let’s reflect on verses that show the power of asking and receiving according to His will.
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Bible Verses About Asking And Receiving
Matthew 7:7 – We are encouraged to seek and ask boldly
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” – Matthew 7:7
John 16:24 – Our joy is made complete in asking
“Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.” – John 16:24
James 1:5 – Wisdom is available to those who ask
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” – James 1:5
1 John 5:14 – Confidence in prayer leads to receiving
“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” – 1 John 5:14
Luke 11:9 – The promise of response when we ask
“So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” – Luke 11:9
Philippians 4:6 – Present our requests to God
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” – Philippians 4:6
Matthew 21:22 – Faithfulness in asking leads to receiving
“And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.” – Matthew 21:22
Mark 11:24 – Believing is key to receiving
“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” – Mark 11:24
John 14:13 – Asking in Jesus’ name brings results
“And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.” – John 14:13
Proverbs 2:3 – Seeking God with intention leads to understanding
“Indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding.” – Proverbs 2:3
Isaiah 65:24 – God delights in hearing our prayers
“Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear.” – Isaiah 65:24
John 15:7 – Abiding in Christ strengthens our chances of receiving
“If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” – John 15:7
Jeremiah 33:3 – God encourages us to call on Him
“Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” – Jeremiah 33:3
Numbers 11:14 – The importance of communal prayer
“I cannot carry all these people by myself; the burden is too heavy for me.” – Numbers 11:14
Luke 18:1 – Persistence in asking matters
“Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.” – Luke 18:1
Romans 10:12 – Everyone who asks will be heard
“For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him.” – Romans 10:12
Matthew 18:19 – Agreement in prayer magnifies power
“Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.” – Matthew 18:19
Psalm 34:17 – The Lord hears our cries
“The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.” – Psalm 34:17
Matthew 7:11 – God gives good gifts to those who ask
“If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!” – Matthew 7:11
Psalm 145:18 – God is near to those who seek Him
“The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” – Psalm 145:18
Hebrews 4:16 – Approach God boldly with requests
“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” – Hebrews 4:16
Acts 3:21 – Expect restoration through God
“Heaven must receive him until the time comes for God to restore everything, as he promised long ago through his holy prophets.” – Acts 3:21
Isaiah 41:17 – God answers the cry of the needy
“The poor and needy search for water, but there is none; their tongues are parched with thirst. But I the Lord will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.” – Isaiah 41:17
Ephesians 3:20 – God’s power enables us to receive abundantly
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.” – Ephesians 3:20
Romans 8:32 – God gives us everything we need
“He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?” – Romans 8:32
Matthew 6:33 – Prioritizing God’s kingdom when we ask
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” – Matthew 6:33
1 Peter 3:12 – God’s ears are open to the righteous
“For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” – 1 Peter 3:12
Psalm 102:17 – God responds to the prayer of the destitute
“He will respond to the prayer of the destitute; he will not despise their plea.” – Psalm 102:17
Exodus 22:27 – God hears the cry of the oppressed
“If they cry out to me, I will hear, for I am compassionate.” – Exodus 22:27
2 Chronicles 7:14 – Humbling ourselves leads to God’s response
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” – 2 Chronicles 7:14
Proverbs 15:29 – The Lord is close to the righteous
“The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.” – Proverbs 15:29
1 Chronicles 16:11 – Seeking strength from God
“Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.” – 1 Chronicles 16:11
Psalm 66:19 – God has not ignored our prayers
“But God has surely listened and has heard my prayer.” – Psalm 66:19