Ask In Faith Without Doubting

  James does not encourage believers to cry out for God's help or His strength in their desperate time of need, nor does he advise them to request an escape from the fiery trial they are facing. James does not even plead for an easy release from the various trouble that is pursuing their path. He is wanting these believers to come to a deeper knowledge of the Lord and a more secure trust in God, and so he exhorts them to pray for wisdom. He knows that if they pray for wisdom, then in their trial they will learn the precious lesson that the Lord desires to teach them; and God gives liberally to all who simply ask Him. But there is a condition in this prayer request for wisdom in times of trouble: "Let him Ask In Faith Without Doubting," for the enemy of all prayer is unbelief.
 How important that our prayers are not a ritual or a duty, but are offered to the Lord in faith. How important to pray in faith, expecting the Lord to answer our request. Prayer that is offered up in unbelief causes a man or woman to be tossed hither and thither by doubts and uncertainty about God's goodness and grace. But the walk of faith is a life that is lived trusting God in the midst of difficulties, holding fast to His precious promises, and knowing that God's Word stands fast for ever and ever. 
James 1:6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.

Our United Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You that we are encouraged to come boldly to Your throne of grace for help in times of need. Help us to pray in complete faith to You and teach us to always pray in Your will. May we also be reassured that although nothing is impossible for You, sometimes Your answer is no but always for our greater good and Your greater glory. May we never doubt Your goodness or strength, and may we always rely on Your ultimate wisdom. In Jesus' name we Pray, AMEN.