Luke 11:9-13

In the gospel of Luke, Jesus says: "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you."

This passage ends with the affirmation: "If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!" (v. 13) Perhaps we are not "evil," but certainly we are self-centered. Nonetheless, our children melt our hearts, and we sacrifice a great deal for them. As the children of God, we are similarly blessed.

Prayer, however, should not be asking for what we want, but opening ourselves to God. God offers the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Ask, receive, and celebrate.

Grace and peace...Bob