God does not say, Ask once, and you shall receive. He bids us ask. Unwearyingly persist in prayer. The persistent asking brings the petitioner into a more earnest attitude, and gives him an increased desire to receive the things for which he asks. Christ said to Martha at the grave of Lazarus, "If thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God." John 11:40.

Gud siger ikke: "Bed én gang, og det skal gives dig." Han byder os at bede. Hold ved i bøn uden at trættes. Vedholdende bøn bringer den, der beder ind i et mere inderligt forhold til Gud og giver ham større længsel efter at modtage det, han beder om. Kristus sagde til Martha, da de stod ved Lazarus grav: "Hvis du tror skal du se Guds herlighed."