06/05/2026
Daily Devotions
Inspired by
Charles Stanley
June 5, 2026
The Father’s Good Gifts
Every answer God gives to our prayers is worth celebrating because He always acts for our good.
Matthew 7:7-11
One of God’s most generous assurances to His children is found in today’s passage. Not only are we granted permission to come to the Father with our requests, but He also promises to answer our prayers. However, you may be thinking,If this is true, why hasn’t He given me what I asked for?
The key to understanding this passage is verse 11: “If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him!” The God who made us is more keenly aware of our needs than we are Matt. 6:8.
We may ask for what we perceive as good and necessary when it isn’t truly in our best interest. But our Father gives what He knows is more beneficial. The qualities of Christlike character are among His best gifts, and these develop through trials and testing.
When it seems the Lord isn’t answering your requests, remember that He’s a loving Father, and consider what good gifts He is giving instead. Although it may take years to gain a godly perspective, in time you’ll say, “Lord, You were right. Thank You for giving me exactly what I needed.”
