1 Chron. 2-4 [The Message]

The Prayer of Jabez was made popular by the Bruce Wilkinson book of the same name in 2000. It has received its due in attention and has affected the prayers of many. It’s no secret that God has promised blessing to His Children, and actually teaches us about Himself through how He answers our prayers. One big tip: ask for ways to expand and augment the Kingdom of God. Also, it’s no sin to ask for HELP!

James makes it clear that we should avoid asking for the wrong things.

[Or] you do ask [God for them] and yet fail to receive, because you ask with wrong purpose and evil, selfish motives. Your intention is [when you get what you desire] to spend it in sensual pleasures. [ James 4:3 AMPC]