Evangelical
Sisterhood of Mary

Whoever wishes to ask much of the heavenly Father, and to receive much, should obey His will and His commandments as a true child of His. Jesus says, for instance, ‘Judge not, that you be not judged.’ If we persist in being judgmental and speaking ill of others and do not repent, we will come under judgment ourselves. Sometimes God judges us by not opening His hand and answering our prayers. (Matthew 7:1)
 

Taken from Father of Comfort by M. Basilea Schlink