"What should I ask for?"

 The following was prompted in study of Mark 6:

Q: Mom, "what should I ask for?"

A: Daughter, you should 

Ask

Seek

Knock

A.S.K.,
for:

Lord, please give me

• a spirit-filled, [God's Kingdom] effective & abundant life, in Christ (Jn. 10:10)
• a gentle and humble spirit: a readiness to be shown (as Elisabeth Elliott teaches on)(Matt. 11:28-30)
• the will & the want. { the desire and the power } to- do what pleases you (Phil. 2:13)
• a gorgeous appearance- one only available when you, LORD, let the beauty of Jesus be seen in me
• a gospel-conformed view of, appreciation for & stewardship of my physical body: your holy temple
• a strong grasp (understanding) of and fiercely firm grip on your promises 🌈
• Strong legs in order to chase after your own heart, Lord. imperfect & fervent- stumbling sticks.
• A soft, moldeable heart. a pliable will. the ability to have my will bent toward's yours
• a heart set apart for you, Jesus. a consecrated life of- giving you my first and best love
• lips of bold praise and thanksgiving for all that you've done, are doing, and will do ♱
• a heart full of gratitude & of your living word. you are my shepherd; i am perfectly provided for.
• ears {free of cultural debris} attuned to your voice, Father
• eyes that focus upon the temporal eternal: God & people
• feet that remain pointed in the direction of a radical commitment to following you, Jesus
• arms that daily disrobe my fleshly desires of pursuing sinful [selfish & fearful] paths -> comfort
• an unquenchable thirst to drink of your living water, to engage with you personally- each day
• a thought life that meditates upon that which is pleasing to you Lord: your living word; your very 💜
• a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to you O God- your love endures forever (Ps. 40 & 136)
• open hands that regularly practice bringing the hard things to you and laying down my burdens
• an unbelief daily surrendered to you- Jesus, please help me to trust you more each day 

Thank- you for your invitation to 

"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 28-30

Here I am Lord. All to your glory. AMEN/let it be so. 

Chapter 6

 “Whatever you ask I will give you, up to half my kingdom.”

 She went out and said to her mother, “What shall I ask for?”

“The head of John the Baptist,” she answered. (23-26)

Herodias (her mother) knew exactly what she wanted. Her weighty influence --> life/death.

Sister,

What will you ask for, today?? How might your influence impact others?