"You have not ...

because you ask NOT!" 

Oh yes you ask.  As a matter of fact you stay on your knees begging GOD for stuff!  You ask for material wealth and beauty falsely believing that will make you happy.

You ask for a beautiful or handsome mate  with a lot of money.  You pray for a flashy or expensive car.  You pray to not have any problems.  You want to be popular and loved, to be famous.

Some times we get ourselves in trouble and pray for GOD to get us out never acknowledging that it was our disobedience to His WORD that got us there.

Some lose their health and immediately demand a miracle from GOD.  To often we falsely proclaim great faith while deep inside we have very little.  Grow your faith.  Trust GOD.  Live right.

I know it's hard but, do not hate!  I am sure that is the hardest thing I've ever had to do.  I used to hate with a passion. I enjoyed hating people, cussing them out, hurting their feelings.  In my youth I carried a pistol and couldn't wait to use it.  (I never did thank GOD)

What a waste.  I could have, I should have prayed for the Holy Ghost!  My granddaddy had it.  He was always tranquil and happy.  He was inspiring.  I live to be more like my grandfather the most Christ like man I ever knew.

He told me.  He told me everything I'm telling you.  He told me peacefully and kindly.  Most importantly he taught by example.

Why do so many people have to get old before we finally live right?  I guess we have to see for ourselves before we finally listen.

Oh yes we pray, we ask, we beg.  We are told that GOD's delay is not denial.  It isn't.  We pray and ask amiss. We have our priorities mixed up.  Seek Christ First! Ask for the Holy Ghost!

Ask GOD to dwell in your heart.  Ask Him to lead and guide you.  Then and only then ALL that you ask will be added  unto you.

How do I know?  I learned the hard way.

Be abundantly blessed.