“Ask for Whatever You Want”

In this episode we’ll consider what Jesus means when he says, “Ask for whatever you want and it will be done for you.” John 15:7

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050524.cfm

Prayer of the Unknown Confederate Soldier

I asked God for strength, that I might achieve. 

I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey. 

I asked for health, that I might do greater things. 

I was given infirmity, that I might do better things.  

I asked for riches, that I might be happy.

I was given poverty, that I might be wise. 

I asked for power, that I might have the praise of men. 

I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God. 

I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life. 

I was given life, that I might enjoy all things. 

I got nothing that I asked for – but everything I had hoped for. 

Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered. 

I am, among all men, most richly blessed.