Ask and You Shall Receive - The Golden Rules

There is an old saying that you need only ask and you shall receive.  The problem is that most of us don't know exactly who and what to ask for.

For instance, if we were at war and prayed to God that our side won and the other side prayed for the same thing, what would happen?  Who would be right and what kind of God would bless division and killing among any people?

Far too often, however, we find ourselves in times of despair, hurt or anger not knowing why things have happened the way they have or why it has happened to us.  Sometimes we even go so far as to blame God.  It's easier that way, isn't it? Blame him and we can go on and live our lives believing we had nothing to do with it, that we didn't make the choices we did, but that he made them for us.  Is that really true?

There is a power in the universe that says that the all mighty has given us free will.  That means we can make choices for ourselves, good or bad.  The problem most often is that "other" people also have choices to make and they sometimes effect us.  We do have an option to walk away.  We can find strength to love ourselves enough to find a better situation, way of living, or a different set of circumstances.  Sometimes, however, we find ourselves giving up hope and wallowing in misery because there just doesn't seem to be a way out.  That's when most people forget the golden rule:  Ask and you shall receive.

It is at this time in your life you need to ask for assistance.  The asking isn't in how you think it should transpire, however.  For instance, you can't ask to win the lottery to solve all your financial problems.  True assistance comes to individuals that pray with an open and humble heart.  When there is sincerity in your thoughts they go much further.  How can you be heard when perhaps its only a passing thought or a condemnation of your situation?

So the asking is in the asking for God to intercede on your behalf.  Perhaps you ask him to take over the situation completely and allow him to do what is best for you.  When it comes, don't be afraid to take what God has given you.  The second golden rule is:  Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
 
This part sounds silly, but most of us do it.  When something finally does go right for us, we speculate on it.  We believe there must be something else to it.  It's simply too good to be true or we don't believe we "deserve" it or deserve to be happy.  This is the part where you have to take responsibility for yourself and what your thoughts are.  Make sure at this venture that you monitor yourself and make sure that you are not contributing to your situation by your thoughts and actions.  If you are, change them,.

For instance, if I pray to be released from a financial debt and side job is presented to me for cash I most likely shouldn't say no.  If I want to be released from an abusive partner and someone offers to help me, regardless of my fear I should stick with it, knowing and continuing to pray for God's intercession.  Simply put, you must take the steps when God gives you the solution.

Today find some time for yourself.  Think of something that has been a burden to you and allow those on the other side of the veil to assist you on your journey.  Not only will it give you peace of mind, but it will allow you to grow in faith and in doing so will make your journey that much brighter.