I remember as a young boy I really looked forward to Christmas time. That was my opportunity to make a trip to the local mall and visit the big man in the red suit with a long white beard. I was able to go up and sit on his knee and here is what he would say.

"Hello there young man, tell me what you want".

From that moment I began to spout off a list a mile long of things I wanted. I remember leaving that night and believing that what I asked for was what I was going to get because I told Santa Claus what I wanted and I know he wants me to be happy.

If we could have the same faith as adults. We read in Mark 10:36 where Jesus asked James and John, "what do you want Me to do for you?"

We all have needs. We all have wants. We all have situations and circumstances where we need God's help and here is asking, "Young man, what do you want?". Could it be that we are not getting our answers simply because we are not asking? Could God be sitting on ready to help us in our situations if we would just stop what we are doing and ask for His help?

A prayer not answered by God is a prayer that was not prayed. Now keep in mind He may not give you the answer you want but God will give an answer.

Prayer: "Lord God, you know my situation and circumstances, I ask You to take over."