Matthew 7:7-12

Jesus spoke with authority about praying Matthew 7:7-12 : Prayer is pictured in different ways in the Bible. In Matthew six prayer is pictured as our duty toward God. In Matthew seven prayer is picture as a means whereby our needs are obtained. The lesson taught is simple -- pray, pray, pray! In the words of our text -- keep asking, seeking and knocking. Jesus knocks at our door. (Revelation 3:20) He allows us to knock at His door so that the needs of our life may be met. God is both able and willing to answer the prayers of His children. He is more loving than any earthly father.

All that you expect or desire of other people do or say the same to them. Try to think like God and to put yourself in the place of other people. Your attitude to toward others will determine whether God can answer your prayers. Jesus said, "Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets." (Matthew 7:12)