"The scriptures tell us in more than 700 ways that if we ask, we shall receive ..." [Tune in to Holy Ghost, Elder Boyd K. Packer, March 6, 2000]

"No message appears in scripture more times, in more ways than, “Ask, and ye shall receive.” (Matt. 21:22; James 4:3; 1 Jn. 3:22; 1 Ne. 15:11; Enos 1:15; Mosiah 4:21; D&C 4:7; and Moses 6:52 are examples.) While we may invite this communication, it can never be forced! If we try to force it, we may be deceived."  [Reverence Invites Revelation, Elder Boyd K. Packer, October 1991 Conference]