Ask => Believe => Receive
We, as human beings, are always asking. May it be consciously or unconsciously.
As children, we are always asking about the things around us. "What's that called?", "Why are you sad?", "How does that happened?", etc. And we are continually asking throughout our lives. May it be questions that make us curious, it can also be things that we want.
In Matthew 7:7(NKJV), it is stated that, "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.". And in Matthew 21:22(NKJV), it is also stated that, "And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive."
Looking at the first Bible verse, it is stated that we only have to "ask" and then we will "receive". While on the latter verse, it is stated that there should be a middle action, in which it is "believing".
In other references, believing can also be defined as "taking action". Without believing that you will receive what you've asked for, or without taking any action in line to the "things" you want, is like a wishful thinking.
Ask => Take Actions => Receive
As as example, when a person wants to be a good writer, he will first want it, ask for it. When he starts taking actions like reading famous writer's work, consistently writing and practicing, etc., taking actions toward becoming a good writer, sooner than later, he will be one.
Some people may become bored, tired, and hopeless along the way. The sole reason for this is simply because people starts thinking, "it's taking too long". That is why the middle stage of Ask-Believe-Receive is very important and a must. Believe in what you've asked for and you will receive whatever it is.
Sometimes, during the process, when there's only one more step, one more action to take before we get the thing(s) we want, we stop. Tired to go on but have the strength to go back. Remember, the temptation to quit or to stop is at it's greatest when what we've asked for is just around the corner.
Some people may become bored, tired, and hopeless along the way. The sole reason for this is simply because people starts thinking, "it's taking too long". That is why the middle stage of Ask-Believe-Receive is very important and a must. Believe in what you've asked for and you will receive whatever it is.
Sometimes, during the process, when there's only one more step, one more action to take before we get the thing(s) we want, we stop. Tired to go on but have the strength to go back. Remember, the temptation to quit or to stop is at it's greatest when what we've asked for is just around the corner.
"Work hard for what you want because it won't come to you without a fight. You have to be strong and courageous and know that you can do anything you put your mind to. If somebody puts you down or criticizes you, just keep on believing in yourself and turn it into something positive." - Leah LaBelle
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