Good night brothers and sisters
James 4:3~ Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.
God knows our hearts. He knows not only what we ask, but why we ask. And when we ask with impure motives, seeking God only as a means to achieving our selfish desires, He gently corrects us. It is God’s desire that our hearts would turn to Him, for His sake, and be satisfied with Him. And in turn, He helps us to overcome our selfish desires as we set our minds on h... moreGood night brothers and sisters
James 4:3~ Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.
God knows our hearts. He knows not only what we ask, but why we ask. And when we ask with impure motives, seeking God only as a means to achieving our selfish desires, He gently corrects us. It is God’s desire that our hearts would turn to Him, for His sake, and be satisfied with Him. And in turn, He helps us to overcome our selfish desires as we set our minds on heavenly things.
Prayer: Lord, too often my own desires and priorities get in the way of truly seeking You. Please transform my heart and renew my mind so that I may be more like You. Help me to put away selfish ambitions and lustful pursuits, and instead desire more of what is true, good, and right. In Jesus’ name, amen.
CAA DINAH SCIVOLETTI
PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
