Ask Boldly
- Henley Samuel
- Oct 6
- 4 min read
October 06, 2025
Today, let's explore what it means to ask with boldness and confidence. As children of God, we often limit our requests to immediate needs and personal concerns. But what if we're called to ask for more, much more? What if our prayers could impact not just our families but entire nations?
Born for Greater Purpose
When we truly understand our identity, everything changes. We are not merely human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings navigating a human journey. The scripture reveals this profound truth:
Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God. - John 1:12-13
This divine birthright grants us access to our heavenly Father in ways we rarely comprehend. We aren't distant admirers of God, we're His beloved children. This relationship transforms how we approach Him and what we dare to request.
The Invitation to Ask
In Psalms, we find an extraordinary invitation that reveals God's heart toward His children:
I will proclaim the Lord's decree: He said to me, "You are my son; today I have become your father. Ask me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession." - Psalms 2:7-8
Notice the scale of what God invites us to request, not just personal provision or family blessings, but nations as inheritance. The Creator of the universe encourages us to think beyond our immediate circumstances and align our requests with His kingdom purposes.
Beyond Miracles to Blessing
There's an important distinction between living from miracle to miracle and living in continuous blessing. Miracles are wonderful interventions when we reach dead ends, those moments when God supernaturally provides what we desperately need. Like manna in the wilderness, miracles sustain us through difficult seasons.
But God desires more for us than survival. He promises a land flowing with milk and honey, a place of abundance where we don't just receive blessing but become channels of blessing to others.
He trains my hands for war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze. - Psalm 18:34
This training prepares us not just to overcome our personal battles but to help others win theirs. When we're properly equipped, we can face challenges with confidence rather than fear.
Becoming a Blessing Channel
The highest calling isn't just to receive from God but to become a conduit of His goodness to others. Like Joseph, who rose from the pit to the palace, our elevation isn't merely for personal comfort but to preserve many lives.
When we live in blessing, we can be intentional and strategic rather than reactive. Instead of constantly seeking divine intervention for ourselves, we become the answer to someone else's prayer. We move from "God, I need a miracle" to "God, use me to be someone's miracle today."
This doesn't mean we won't face challenges. Rather, it means we face them with trained hands and strengthened faith, knowing that every obstacle is an opportunity to demonstrate God's power.
Conclusion
Today, I encourage you to expand your asking. Lift your eyes beyond immediate needs to kingdom possibilities. Recognize your position as a child of God with access to the Father's resources. Begin training now through His Word and presence so you're prepared for greater battles and greater victories.
Don't settle for occasional miracles when God offers continuous blessing. Position yourself not just to receive but to become a blessing channel to your family, community, and even nations.
Reflect on This
How might your prayers change if you truly believed you were born to impact nations?
What would it look like to move from seeking miracles to living in blessing in your current circumstances?
Prayer
Father, I thank You for adopting me into Your family. I stand confidently as Your child, with full access to Your presence and provision. I ask boldly for nations as my inheritance—for influence that extends beyond my immediate circle to impact communities and countries for Your glory. I am Your blessing channel in this world. Where others see impossibilities, I declare Your kingdom possibilities. I am trained for battle, equipped for victory, and positioned for abundance, not just to receive but to give generously to others. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Key Takeaways
As children of God, we have the authority to ask boldly for nations as our inheritance.
God desires to move us from miracle-seeking to blessing-living, from survival to abundance.
Training in God's presence prepares us to face battles with confidence rather than fear.
Our elevation is never just for personal benefit but to become channels of blessing to others.
When we understand our true identity, we pray differently, with kingdom vision rather than just personal need.
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