Ye Have Not Because Ye Ask Not!

As I mentioned earlier this week, we have received an answer to prayer this week, but the prayer was vague, and so the answer is wonderful, but in itself, it is not going to pay the bills!

I also mentioned that I was going to begin praying more specifically this week -- I'm praying for the job -- full closure!

Well, I have been thinking about the verse in James that says "ye have not because ye ask not".  Now, I realize there is more to the context than just that phrase alone.  However, the statement is certainly true -- Jesus says in John 16:24 "Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name; ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full."

So, I have decided to ask my Heavenly Father for what I really need -- or is it want?  Well, I'll let Him decide -- if I don't ask...

Here is my prayer, and we know He "is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think"...

Heavenly Father, I ask today that You would provide not only a job, but also a buyer for our home in Tennessee, and that we will also be able to complete the new house -- all before the end of August -- even before my severance pay runs out!  Lord, finishing the house in itself may not be miraculous, but if You will answer all three of these requests, then You alone will be praised!  We will praise You no matter the outcome.  We thank you and praise you for the way you have already planned to work out all things!