11.18 The prayer of supplication

upplication means a humble, heartfelt and earnest request to the Lord. There are occasions when we make requests to God for our needs and wants. These requests may not be part of God’s written promises for ourselves; so we do not use the prayer of faith. We make our requests through supplication.

(Phil 4:6-7)
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.

We can also make supplication for all believers (Eph 6:18) or for those in authority (1 Tim 2:1-2).

Supplication should be made earnestly and fervently from the heart. It does not need to be formal. It’s like a little child telling Daddy God what you would like to have. It comes from the heart.

When we make our requests to God, we should not be anxious, but be filled with thanksgiving. We should release our requests to God and receive His peace in exchange. We should surrender the outcome to God because we know that He loves us and He will provide the best for us.

Sometimes after praying, we may still be carrying the load. Our hearts may still be troubled. The exchange did not take place. Under those circumstances, we have not released our burdens to God.

So the next time you make your requests to God, make sure that you release your burdens to Him and you receive His peace in exchange. Trust that Daddy God has heard you and He has your interest at heart. Leave the outcome to Him.

When you make supplication, allow the peace of God to guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus. As you rest in Him, you will be blessed whatever the outcome. Experiencing His Shalom peace is priceless.

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