1 John 3:23

And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us.

(v23, NIV)

So it was stated that we receive from him anything we ask. This fact hinges on the requirement that we obey his commands and do what pleases him. John continues on to tell what the command is. The command is to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ. Also, we are to love one another. There are in fact two commands here, but they go together. We are to believe in the name of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is Lord. Believe that he is Lord and that he is worthy of the name that is above every other name. If you believe in him, you will obey his commands. He tells us to love one another.