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‘Whatever you ask’- God delights to “give good things to those who ask him” (Matthew 7:11) and is capable of granting any prayer, though we must ask with godly motives (James 4:3) ‘Believe that you have received it, and it will be yours’ - Those who trust God for the right things in the right way can have confidence that God will “supply every need…according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus'' (Philippians 4:19), knowing that he will work “all things together for good: and will Graciously give us all things” (Romans 8:28,32). Some have misused this verse by telling people that if they pray for physical healing (or for some other specific request) and if they just have enough faith, then they can have confidence that God has already done (or will do) whatever they ask. But we must always have the same perspective that Jesus had---that is, confidence in God’s power but also submission to his will: “Father, all things are possible for you….Yet not what I will, but what you will: (Mark 14:36) --- Crossway ESV Study Bible notes PRAYER Heavenly Father, Bless me with deeper and stronger faith. When I pray, help me to believe fully that You are at command and in ultimate control of everything in creation. I know You are faithful to answer believing prayers. I have no doubt that You will give me what is best for me in response to my prayer. Guide me to keep on praying and claim Your promises in faith. In Jesus’ Name, I pray. Amen