from saying it.
the children of God. Furthermore, you have an advocate with the Father. Did children ever need an advocate with their father? But for our strong consolation, God has provided both His immutable promises and the intercession of our High Priest. In His name, we have confident access to the Father.
3. Do not let God's knowledge of your needs stop you from saying it. If you have business with a friend, you might think, "There is no need to trouble myself about it; they already know what I want and desire." It is true that all your desire is before God; He knows your needs and burdens. However, He still wants to hear them from you. He has promised relief, but His promise must be sought after. As it says in Ezekiel 36:37, I will yet for this be inquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them. While your prayers do not provide God with new information, they do honour Him. Although your words cannot compel Him to show mercy, prayer can prepare your heart to receive His mercy. Asking is a simple and reasonable condition for receiving His blessings: Ask, and it shall be given you (Matthew 7:7). Christ asked the blind men, What will ye that I shall do unto you? (Matthew 20:32). Though He knew what they wanted, He required them to state their petition. In the same way, those who touch the top of the golden sceptre must be ready to declare their request.
4. Do not let other business stop you from saying it. If you have business with a friend, you might not attend to it because you do not have the time or because you have other priorities that seem more urgent. But this should never be the case with your business with God. This is the one thing needful (Luke 10:42), and all other things must take second place. It is