1. Because of his boldness (5-8)

God answers bold prayers. If I go to a friend's house and rouse him in the middle of the night to ask him for a loaf of bread to feed an unexpected guest, surely he will not like it. But he will get up and give me what I ask--if not to help me, to get rid of me. How much more is God who loves us ready and eager to answer our bold prayers.

2. Pray persistently (9-10)

God wants us to pray and not give up. We do not receive because we do not ask; we do not find because we do not seek; the door does not open because we do not knock.

3. Ask for the Holy Spirit (11-13)

God gives us the best gift--himself-- when we ask. A father does not give harmful things, but good gifts to his trusting child. How much more is our heavenly Father eager to give good gifts to us! If we ask, he will give us even the Holy Spirit.

Application: Lord, give me your Holy Spirit to guide me and equip me to serve you today.
One Word: Ask and it will be given you