Hey PPN Family,

In Matthew 7, Jesus is wrapping up the greatest sermon ever preached. He returns to the topic of prayer, which he had already spoken about in Matthew 6, emphasising the importance of prayer in our lives. In Matthew 7:7–8 (NIV), Jesus says:

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.”

Then, in verse 11, he adds:

“If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!”

Jesus makes it clear that God desires to bless us with good gifts—but we must ask. When we pray, whether for big things or small, we grow in gratitude as we see God provide. That gratitude deepens our relationship with Him.

Even when our prayers aren’t answered the way we hoped, God uses those moments to teach us trust and perseverance. Disappointment can be a sacred opportunity to draw nearer to Him.

So, I encourage you—bring to God what’s on your heart. Pray about everything, both big and small. Our God is a loving Father who delights in giving good gifts to His children.

God bless,

Roland Talamaivao-Amituanai