For the Asking

Luke 11:9-13

Ask for it and it shall be given onto you,
Seek for it and you shall find as you do;
You knock and the door shall be opened,
Everyone that asks shall be enlightened;
He that searches will be given his desire,
As the door is opens wide for to inspire;
For if a son would request some bread,
How could a father give a stone instead?
Or giving him a snake rather than a fish,
Or scorpion rather than an egg on his dish;
If you are evil doing good for your child,
Could the Heavenly Father let you run wild?
Whatever you ask for the Holy Spirit gives,
Acknowledging your request as He forgives;
But there will be a day that shall come,
That the ungrateful will not get a crumb;
Your requests will be honored no more,
And the Heavenly Father locks the door;
As to when you will be left out in the cold,
Never to see your inheritance of the gold.

Richard Newton Sherrer

Copyright ©2005 Richard Newton Sherrer

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