We can be assured that God answers every prayer in a merciful manner. The answer comes in one of four ways: No, Slow, Grow, Go. Your daughter asks you if she can have some candy. You might say “No” because there is a reason you do not want her to have the candy. A “Slow” may be the response to have only 1 piece. A “Grow” answer may involve allowing a piece of candy after she cleans her room. The “Go” reply means help yourself, you are ready to eat the candy.
Ask & you will receive, and your joy will be complete (John 16:24). Joy comes when we see God’s hand in the answer, when we realize how incredible His answer really is.