Ready to Receive

Greetings to all. On this "Grateful" Thursday, let us be ready to receive what we have been hoping and praying for.

We often hear the saying, "We have not because we ask not." This reminds us to bring our needs in prayer—whether to God or to those around us. But just as importantly, let us get ready to receive what we have prayed for. Asking and praying come first but preparing and taking steps of faith help us reap the blessings we are believing for.

Mark 11:24 (NKJV)

24 Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.

Lesson: To welcome what we hope and pray for, let us stay open, prepare our hearts, and take active steps to receive these blessings.