The One Who Seeks, Finds

It’s obviously never wrong to ask your God for anything. Relationships are quite sincere and vulnerable when you are comfortable enough to ask for something from a loved one. While relationships should not be built only on a foundation of favors, it is quite natural and good to ask for them. God is open to all sincere requests and prayers.


In this Sunday’s Gospel, it’s obvious that Jesus wants to give. It is also obvious that He is open and present to hear our requests. Jesus, though, does not explain when he will give. This is where our personal challenge may present itself in this Gospel; our patience.


Like I said, our God, in His nature, is one that gives. Sometimes we are afraid to ask of God, because we don’t fully believe that He gives. The reality though, is that He does give and has given, it’s just rarely within our expected timeline. Our God is constantly pouring His love onto all of His creation, it’s just hard to realize that our time may not be aligned with His.


In the parable of this Sunday’s gospel, it is very clear that God does not turn away from those in need. He is not the friend that tells those who are in need to not bother them. It is clear that God invites us to knock on His door and it is clear that God wants a friendship with us, a friendship fueled by charity.


God obviously is not a genie, nor should we treat Him that way. Our God is, though, a friend and Father who wants to give. Isn’t our relationship with God already one sided? There is no way we can come close to reciprocating His love. I only mention this because it is already in our nature to be “spoiled” by God, our Father. Because of this, there is no request given to him that will not be heeded. God isn’t a wish granter, but He is the greatest friend we can imagine, because all He does is give. 

I pray that we become more open to asking God for assistance. I pray that we also recognize when he gives us His assistance, and have the patience to allow God to assist us within his perfect timeline, not ours.


God Bless,


Brett Becker
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Youth and Young Adult Minister 

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