EPISODE 1087 – THE PRAYER OF SUPPLICATION

“Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints”

Ephesians 6:18 (KJV)

Paul the apostle sets SUPPLICATION as the linchpin in this verse. Thus, in verse 18, he mentions supplication twice.

Supplication simply means prayer of request or petition.

It is to humbly and earnestly make a specific request from the Lord.

“With all prayer and petition pray [with specific requests] at all times [on every occasion and in every season] in the Spirit, and with this in view, stay alert with all perseverance and petition [interceding in prayer] for all God’s people.” Ephesians 6:18 (Amplified Bible)

Praying the prayer of request or supplication at all times is consistent with the knowledge of Christ.

And the beautiful thing about prayer is that God, who is our heavenly Father is a prayer-answering God.

It doesn’t matter the details of your request, you must have faith in your heart that, when you pray He hears you and has abundant provisions for you.

You pray about everything and for everything you need, focusing on Christ’s purpose in your heart.

No matter the need you have, it must not be the ultimate focus of your heart.

However, with confidence in who your heavenly Father is, and the humility of heart, make your request.

When you seem to be feeling anxious about anything, pray!

Are there some specific burdens or worries on your heart, about any issue at all?

Here is your answer:

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done.” Philippians 4:6 (NLT)

And this will be the outcome:

“Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7 (NLT)

 When the Lord becomes the focus of your life, your requests or needs are influenced by His will.

This is important because God is not a “genie”, who does as you wish. He is your Father, who has a perfect plan for your life.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

Therefore, you have to make requests according to His will or purpose and plans.

Any request made according to the will of God is not of the flesh. Any request made according to the will of God glorifies Him.

Never make requests according to jealousy, envy or desire to live above others.
Whatever you do must be unto the Lord’s glory.

“And if you ask, you won’t receive it for you’re asking with corrupt motives, seeking only to fulfill your own selfish desires.” James 4:3 (TPT)

Beloved, make supplication to the Lord about everything you need.

“You jealously want what others have so you begin to see yourself as better than others. You scheme with envy and harm others to selfishly obtain what you crave—that’s why you quarrel and fight. And all the time you don’t obtain what you want because you won’t ask God for it!” James 4:2 (TPT)

You can make specific requests about your finances, academics, family, health, career or business without esteeming those needs above the Lord. When you esteem the Lord above all things, you will acknowledge the things you need as means to the end and not the end itself.

Instead of being anxious, take your needs to God in prayer.

It doesn’t matter what it is, talk to God about it and His peace shall garrison your heart.

Take what God has said in His word and use it as a basis to make your request to Him.

“Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.” 1 John 5:14 (NKJV)

Don’t surrender to anxiety and fear; instead, practice the prayer of supplication.
Release all your burdens, care, and worries from your heart and mind. Cast them unto the Lord.

Do you find yourself troubled or afflicted, pray!

Beloved, what are you waiting for?

Get up or get on your knees or get into a humble heartfelt prayer posture and make supplication, now.

Pray about that situation and enjoy divine answers.

Hallelujah!