Ask. Seek. Knock. A Promise Worth Pursuing

Written By Erica W.

🔑 "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." — Matthew 7:7 (NKJV)

Have you ever felt unsure how to pray—or whether your prayers even matter?

Jesus answers that question with a simple, powerful invitation: Ask. Seek. Knock.

These aren’t passive suggestions. They’re active pursuits, grounded in faith and built on trust that your Heavenly Father hears and responds.

🙋🏽‍♀️ ASK — The Posture of Dependence

To ask means to admit you can’t do it on your own. It requires humility, faith, and courage to speak your need aloud—to say, "Lord, I need You." Whether you whisper it in weariness or cry it out in desperation, He hears you.

“If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father... give good things to those who ask Him!” — Matthew 7:11

🔍 SEEK — The Pursuit of His Presence

To seek God means to move closer. It means searching not just for answers but for intimacy. When we seek Him—through prayer, worship, fasting, and His Word—we discover the treasure isn’t just what we receive, but who He is.

“You will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.” — Jeremiah 29:13

🚪 KNOCK — The Persistence of Faith

Knocking implies resistance. A closed door. An unanswered question. But it also implies action. Knocking means you didn’t give up. It means you're standing at the threshold of promise, believing that when it opens, it will be God who answers.

“To the one who knocks it will be opened.” — Matthew 7:8

🙏 Prayer:

Father, thank You for inviting me into this kind of relationship with You. Help me to ask boldly, seek continually, and knock faithfully. May I never lose hope when the answer is delayed. Teach me to trust Your timing and to rest in Your presence while I wait. In Jesus’ name, amen.

📝 Journal Prompt:

  • What am I asking God for right now?

  • Where is He inviting me to seek Him more deeply?

  • What door have I stopped knocking on that may still open by faith?

Keep knocking. You’re closer than you think.

📥 Download the Ask. Seek. Knock journal sheet: Click here to access your free reflection page — print it out, write it down, and walk it out.

With grace,
Erica

✨ What spoke to you in today’s reflection? I’d love to hear your thoughts—leave a comment below! 🌿

Erica W.

Writing reflections rooted in grace, faith, and purpose — one step at a time.

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