Matthew 7:7-12. These are not random verses on prayer. "Ask and you shall receive" is not a mantra, or a "lucky rabbit's foot" to get our carnal, fleshly, desires. The "Sermon on The Mount" reflects the Kingdom of God and how the people of His kingdom live to reflect the grace of the King. It all starts with a new heart, and the only one that can give a new heart is God, therefore, ask and you shall receive.....