#38 “Step 7: Petitions and Requests”

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication,

 with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;

and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding,

will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

 Philippians 4:6-7

New King James Version (NKJMV)

The next step is to specify your petitions unto God. Prayer is not mumbo jumbo it is very articulate, intentional communication.  Needless to say this is a learned art and can only be perfected by much use. There is nothing that we do in this life that we must not do some level of study, prayer is no different; take the time to study about prayer every chance you get. Practice what you learn immediately and often to become proficient in prayer.

When you come to the father in prayer and petition for the things you need Him to do you have to be sure that the evidence that you’re bring before Him is relevant to the petition you are presenting.  Let’s say that you are in need of peace and then you would not ask Him for bread. If you want peace you must know that He is Jehovah-Shalom (The Lord is our Peace). If you’re needing to receive healing then you must know that He is Jehovah-Rapha (The Lord our Healer); perhaps you’re needing Him to supply your needs, then petition Jehovah-Jireh (The Lord our Provider).  How is that don? Father God, I need you healing touch, your word says that Jesus bore my sickness on the tree, and by His strip I am healed, so father be my Jehovah-Rapha now in Jesus name , Amen.

This is why it is very important to be specific when making your petitions and this is done by acknowledging God by His Name and according His word. If you don’t think you will remember everything then take the time to write it down and read it back to the Lord. The good thing about this is that you will have time to include the scripture reference along with your prayer petition; this will make for a smooth transition in prayer. Then when you pray God will be able to move on your behalf because you have done two important things:

1.       You have addressed Him by His Name according to your specific need. (Exodus 15:26 (KJV) 26 And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee.)

2.       You have put Him in remembrance of His word, according to (Isaiah 43:26 (KJV), “Put me in remembrance”.)

Now when you pray for each petition you can have confidence that the Lord will answer and perform His word. “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us-whatever we ask-we know that we have what we asked of Him.” (1 John 5:14-15 paraphrased)

My Prayer: Father as we come before You Holy presence we come thanking You for You gracious gift of eternal life and for Your Son Jesus Christ! You are such an awesome God an all powerful, all knowing and everywhere present God, there is nothing done, which is hidden from Your sight. You know our going in and our coming out, You know our beginnings and our endings. We rejoice in knowing that You hold our future in the palm of Your hand and You watch over you promises (Your word) to perform them. Thank You Lord God, for this day and all that is within it, guide us in Your truth for Your word is Truth.  Meet every need that we may stand in need of this morning, grant us the petition which we bring before You this day according to Your word and will. Father we will forever give You the praise for all Your many blessings in Your Son Jesus Christ precious Name, Amen!!

Have A Bless Day…Go in God’s Peace!

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