S – So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened to you. ¹⁰ For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened

Luke 11:9–10 CSB

O – Commentary:

Jesus encouraged the people of God to ask. He noted that natural fathers give good food to their children rather than something that would harm them…How much more will the heavenly Father give what is good to His children.

Jesus stated that this good gift is the Holy Spirit, the most important gift that followers of Jesus would receive (cf. Acts 2:1–4). The heavenly Father gives both heavenly gifts and earthly gifts. Believers today are not to pray for the Holy Spirit because this prayer of the disciples (for the Holy Spirit) was answered at Pentecost (cf. Rom. 8:9)

“Luke,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

A – When we approach God in relationship, it makes asking much easier.  We are not approaching a figure head or an distant “power.”  We are going to our Heavenly Father in relationship and making requests known to him.  Just as a good parent knows what is best for their child, God interacts with us in love.  Even though there is tension in the requests, timing, expectations, and fulfillment of those requests, God’s unchanging love is the foundation.

R – Heavenly Father, you are unlimited and all powerful.  Give us the understanding how to ask of you.  Keep us from entitlement of what we think we deserve.  Also, don’t let us lack in our faith and trust that you can do it.  Let us confidently come to you in faith and ask…knowing that we can trust your timing and fulfillment to be in our best interest.