DAILY TEXT, Friday, November 7, 2025. Keep asking in faith, without doubting anything (James 1:6).

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Friday, November 7, 2025

Keep asking in faith, without doubting anything (James 1:6).

Our Father, Jehovah, loves us, and he does not like to see us suffer (Isa. 63:9). But he does not deliver us from all problems, which the Bible likens to rivers and flames (Isa. 43:2). What he promises is that he will help us “through” any trial and will not allow anything to cause us permanent harm. In addition, Jehovah gives us his powerful spirit to help us endure (Luke 11:13; Phil. 4:13). Therefore, we can be sure that we will always have what we need to endure and remain faithful.

Jehovah expects us to trust in him (Heb. 11:6). At times, our trials may seem so terrible that we begin to doubt whether Jehovah will help us. But the Bible assures us that with God’s power we can “climb a wall” (Ps. 18:29). So let us not be overcome by doubt. Rather, let us pray with a heart full of faith and confidence that Jehovah will answer our prayers (Jas. 1:6, 7).

Give an example that shows how we can do our part after praying.

Jehovah expects us to do our part after we pray to him. Consider a brother who wants to attend the regional convention and asks Jehovah to help him get permission from his boss. What could Jehovah do in response to that prayer? Perhaps he would give him courage to speak to his boss. But the brother has to do his part and go and talk to him, and he may have to do so several times. He could even suggest swapping shifts with a coworker. And, if necessary, he could tell the boss that he is willing to go without pay for that time off.

Why should we pray persistently?

Jehovah expects us to pray persistently about our concerns (1 Thess. 5:17). Jesus implied that some of our requests would not receive an immediate answer (Luke 11:9). So let us not give up! Let us pray earnestly and persistently (Luke 18:1-7). When we pray repeatedly about a matter, we are showing Jehovah that our request is not a mere whim and that we have faith that he can help us.

What could we ask ourselves, and why?

If we do not receive what we have asked Jehovah for, we could ask ourselves three questions. The first is, “Is what I am asking for the right thing to do?” We generally think we know what is best for us. But what we ask for may not be the best thing for us in the long run.

What should we keep in mind to ensure our prayers are respectful?

Perhaps we are praying for a problem to be solved in a certain way, but there may be a better solution. And some of our requests may not be in harmony with Jehovah’s will (1 John 5:14). For example, consider the parents mentioned in paragraph 1. They asked Jehovah to help their son remain in the truth. At first glance, that seems like a good request. But in reality, Jehovah does not force anyone to serve him. He wants everyone, including our children, to worship him because that is our choice (Deut. 10:12, 13; 30:19, 20). So, what could those parents ask of Jehovah? That he help them reach their son’s heart so that he will love Jehovah and want to be his friend (Prov. 22:6; Eph. 6:4).

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