“The Bible gives many references to the immeasurable gifts which are for you, but for which you must ask. This is not a condition as the ego sets conditions. It is a glorious condition of what you are. (T61)”
Affirmation: “immeasurable gifts are for me”
Reflections:
Sometimes we feel greedy when we pray for something specific. This is not, however, the way of either the Course or the Bible. Here we see that asking is the way to receive. Actually, asking for something specific is the intended way for us to receive.
If we are not specific, the Holy Spirit will need to lead our minds and hearts to know what it is that we really want. This takes additional time, time that we do not need to waste in such a fashion. If we want the “immeasurable gifts,” we need only ask. The Bible says, “Ask, and you will receive.” This glorious promise is in line with the teaching of the Course as well, as we see in this passage.
What gift would you really like to have? If it is in line with our best interests, we can have it for the asking. Elsewhere Jesus points out that our Father does not give gifts that are not good to His children; He protects us from our own misunderstandings. So do not be afraid that you will ask amiss. Pray for His will, and the blessings will always be good.
Prayer:
Dear Father,
Help to realize that asking for Your gifts is not greedy. And I must ask if I am to receive. Guide my asking in line with Your will.
May the Holy Spirit inform my choice about what to ask for. Then may I thank You for those manifold blessings.
Amen.
