Why isn't "ask and it shall be give unto you" as easy as it sounds?

Question

Why isn't "ask and it shall be give unto you" as easy as it sounds?

Answer 1

It is as easy as it sounds.  But what you're asking for has to be aligned with God's will to be granted.

If I asked God that everyone on the planet grow a third arm within the next 5 seconds, it would not happen because this is not God's will.  (Yes, this is a ridiculous example, but it is just to show the point)

Answer 2

because your thinking in human terms this days if you ask something of someone the answer would be a resounding NO however God all mighty is able to give anything :)

Answer 3

Well, because that's life. You have to deal with that. Nothing is as easy said than done. That's how it man. Sorry!

Hope this helps

Answer 4

i  think  it  shd  be  accompanied  by an  asterix (  meaning  -conditions apply)

what  those  conditions  are is  a tough  one!

Answer 5

If you ask to receive something then you will receive what you ask for

(although not necessarily when you want it)...  

Answer 6

Do you mean the asking or the receiving part? Many people find it hard to admit that they can't get what they want themselves and have to ask it of someone else. And God will only give you what you really need, so it's a matter of asking the right question in order to get the right answer. I'm sure that those who say that prayer doesn't work keep asking for the wrong things at the wrong time.

Answer 7

I asked for the winning lottery numbers and you'll never guess what happened........ i didn't get them.

Answer 8

It is easy...if you ask for "nothing" you always get it