Asking and Receiving

Saturday, September 19, 2026 · Ordinary Time

Scripture Reading

Matthew 7:7-8

"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened."
Reflection
Jesus' words here are almost shockingly direct — ask, seek, knock. He does not qualify them with long lists of conditions. The posture he is describing is persistent, trusting engagement with a God who is genuinely responsive. What have you stopped asking for because it seemed too much or too unlikely? Keep knocking.
Prayer for Today
Dear Lord, on this day that we celebrate insert name's birth, I pray for blessings and joy over insert name. You knew everything about insert name before her birth and You have a plan of prosperity and hope for her life! Let her feel confident and
ready for the year ahead knowing that You have an order to her steps and a purpose for her life. Help her to find joy in every circumstance in life, knowing that You work all things out for good. I thank You for insert
name, for loving her with unconditional love, and for the promises You have spoken over her life. In Jesus Name, Amen.

Amen.