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Receive - a Christian perspective
God repeatedly promises that when we approach Him confidently with our prayer requests, He will grant them.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2021:22&version=NIV
Wars - a Christian perspective
James tells us that all of our wars, fights and quarrels are because of the desires in our heart. He writes that if what we desire is really of God, we should just ask God and he'll give it to us.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James%204:1-3&version=NIV
You have not because you ask not - a Christian perspective
James tells us that all of our fighting and coveting is ridiculous. The reason you have not is because you ask not. We should ask God for the things we want.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James%204:2&version=NIV
Ask and you shall receive - a Christian perspective
In Matthew, Jesus tells us that if we ask we will receive. If we want something we need to actively go after it rather than just expect it to come upon us.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%207:8&version=31