I was listening to "Follow Him" with Hank Smith and John Bytheway, James part 1. It was pointed out that Joseph Smith being inspired by James 1:5 is a good example of repetition. Prophets tell us to ask of God in some form or another numerous times. It's James 1:5 that clicks for Joseph. For those teaching, you may feel like you're repeating yourself. It does sink in eventually. Just keep stating it.
Here's some of the scriptures that might speak to you about asking of God:
Matt. 7:7. Ask, and it shall be given you,
Matthew 21:22 - And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith
Mark 11:24 Ask in prayer
Luke 11:9 Ask...Seek...Knock
John 15:7 - Ask whatever you wish
John 14:13-14 - Ask in my name
John 16:24 - Ask, and you will receive
James 1:5 (JS—H 1:7–20)
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God,
Philippians 4:6 Let your requests be made known unto God
1 John 5:14-15 Ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us
**Because Joseph asked, *the Restoration*. Ta-da! Here's some scriptures that resurfaced as a result:
1 Ne. 15:11 Ask me in faith,.
2 Ne. 32:4. If ye cannot understand these words, it will be because ye ask not,
Mosiah 4:10. Ask in sincerity of heart,.
Mosiah 4:21 God doth grant unto you whatsoever ye ask that is right, in faith,.
Moro. 10:4. Ask God if these things are not true.
D&C 10:21. They love darkness rather than light; therefore, they will not ask of me
D&C 46:7 Ye are commanded in all things to ask of God,.
If you read the scriptures and mark / make notes, you’ve probably noticed that different things hit differently during subsequent reads. Repetition. It's awesome. It's necessary. It's useful.
"Inquiry is the birthplace of testimony....Asking questions isn't a sign of weakness. It's a precursor of growth." - Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “The Reflection in the Water” Church Educational System devotional for young adults, Nov. 1, 2009
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2009-11-0050-the-reflection-in-the-water?lang=eng
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