Jabez prayed and God gave him what he prayed for. What if Jabez had not prayed?

Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, ‘Oh that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my border! May your hand be with me, and may you keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!’ God granted him that which he requested. 1 Chronicles 4:10 WEB

‘You don’t have, because you don’t ask. You ask, and don’t receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it for your pleasures’ (James 4:3 WEB).

There is nothing wrong with asking God to bless you, prosper you, and keep you safe, just as Jabez did. When you come to the Lord, your past is forgiven and you become a child of God with all the benefits and perks that entails. You are not a second class citizen in His family, and you get to sit at the table with everyone else.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, I thank You for all of Your blessings on my life. I pray that You extend my borders and means to help others as you did for Jabez. Please give me Your wisdom to manage my life, family, work, relationships, and time. Lead me and never let me stray from Your path, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray, amen.

Special thanks to Refreshing Hope Ministry