YOUR SUPPLICATION

"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God." Philippians 4:6 KJV

In this verse, Paul lays out three very important steps to move from fear to faith, from turmoil to peace, and from defeat to victory. This three key words tells us exactly what we must do when worry and concerns are trying to assail our minds. They are Prayer, Supplication and Thanksgiving. 

Supplication means that we seek God and bring our cares and needs before Him. Hebrews 4:16 says, "Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need." We can confidently come before God’s throne and freely receive His mercy and forgiveness and then we can seek His grace for whatever we require for life and godliness. Psalms 55:22 clarifies this even more by telling us to cast our burdens upon the Lord and He will sustain us. When we trust Him with our need, He will not allow us to be shaken and That's a great promise.

The problem most people have is that they are unwilling to cast their burdens on God. They want to first see how God is going to handle the problem or they are not sure if He is able to handle it, so they hold on thinking that they can do a better job that God can. When you are facing a problem that deeply concerns you, don’t be afraid to go to the Lord and earnestly beseech Him to meet your need. Paul’s use of this word means you can get very bold when you ask God to move on your behalf. There is no reason for you to be timid or weak when you pray. You can tell God exactly what you feel, what you’re facing, and what you want Him to do for you. This is what “supplication” is all about.

Further Scripture Study: Ephesians 6:18 

Declare This: Dear Father, I come boldly to Your throne of Grace and with thanksgiving in my heart. I am grateful for everything You have done in my life in Jesus name Amen.