"I will do it." --- John 14:14.
"And what is that? Whatsoever thou desirest. For the Lord will fulfil the desires of them that fear him." --- Psalm 145:19.
Yes, he does "exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think;" granting not only according to the notion of our narrow hearts, but according to the riches of his glory, as becomes his majesty. Christ delights in great petitions; for he is a great Lord, and is rich unto all that call upon him. He has all the riches of his merits and gifts, not for himself (since, being the very God, he wanted for nothing himself,) but only for us, even the rebellious, who sincerely call upon him. Therefore, what he has as Mediator all belongs to me, if I do but call upon him faithfully.
O my soul, pray to him; nay, be much in prayer; and as often as thou pourest out thy soul before him in prayer, let nothing resound in thy heart but these words: "I will, I will do it." As God can never lie, there is not one single groan lost; but every one will be found to be a jewel in the life to come; by which thy riches are increased, and one treasure put upon another. Oh, how much is there neglected in this already! Why shouldest thou not be earnest now to redeem that little remaining part of thy time, by prayer for eternity, to lay up there many treasures, and richly adorn thy crown? O Lord, grant that this may be done.
Now is the time he lends his ear,
And waits for your request;
Come, lest he rouse his wrath, and swear,
"Ye shall not see my rest."