Ask, Seek, Knock… What Does That Mean?

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.”

Most of us have heard Jesus’ words in Matthew 7:7–11, but what do they actually mean for the way we live, pray, and lead our families?

At first glance, it can sound like God is promising to give us whatever we want if we just ask hard enough. But if you’ve ever prayed for something and didn’t get the answer you expected, you know it’s not that simple.

In this episode of *Tribe Talk*, Mike and Jim dig into what Jesus is really saying when He talks about the Father giving “good gifts” to His children. They unpack how this passage is less about God funding our wish list and more about Him forming our character, shaping our desires, and inviting us into deeper relationship with Him.

Together they explore:

- The difference between asking for comfort and asking for Kingdom

- How seeking God’s heart changes what we pray for and how we handle His answers

- Why knocking often looks like perseverance, obedience, and trust in the middle of uncertainty

- What it means to truly bless your children (and spiritual sons) with purpose, grace, and accountability

If you’ve ever been confused or frustrated by prayer, or wondered why God doesn’t always “come through” the way you expect, this conversation will help reframe your expectations. God is a good Father, but His definition of “good gifts” is often very different from ours.

Listen in as Mike and Jim walk through what it really looks like to ask, seek, and knock as men who want God’s will more than our own comfort, and how that shift can transform your life and your legacy.