"ASK AND YE SHALL RECEIVE, THAT YOUR JOY MAY BE FULL." Our Lord Jesus is the fount of every blessing. Lovingly He speaks to us today. Beloved, have you your petition ready this morning? Jesus is at the pardon office; He is on His throne of grace; He is a loving Saviour; He is ready to bless. He says, "Ask what I shall give thee?" O Lord Jesus! give me sanctifying grace. Subdue my corruptions, purify my heart. Make me a vessel of honour, meet for Thy use. Why should sin be allowed to work so powerfully? Why should Satan be permitted to have so much power over me? Why should the world attract and lead me astray? Lord, I would that Thou shouldest make me holy, and make me useful; fill me with Thy Holy Spirit; write Thy words upon my heart, and enable me to write out Thy precepts in my life. O Saviour! I would that Thou shouldest make me like Thyself; meek, humble, caring, loving, useful to God and man. May I be holy, harmless, undefiled, and separate from sinners. O make me shine to the honour and glory of Thy free and sovereign grace.

For Meditation:
Holy Ghost, no more delay;
Come, and in this temple stay;
Here Thine inward witness bear,
Strong, and triumphant, and clear:
Word of life, Thyself impart,
Dwell forever in my heart.