Philippians 4:6
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Be careful for nothing is simply Paul's way of telling us that we should not be anxious or worried about anything. If we have a need then we are to take that need to the Lord. Paul uses the words prayer and supplication here as well as telling us to do so with thanksgiving. Going to the Lord in prayer is something we do daily without even thinking about but when you truly have a need that you want God to supply then you are to get serious in your prayer life. Prayer and supplication means that you are not just quickly asking God for something and then going on about your business, but you are humbling yourself down before him and truly seeking his face.
The definition of the word "supplication" is a humble entreaty or petition. The origin from Latin means to "plead humbly"
Throughout the bible the word supplication is used in reference to prayer. Serious prayer results in serious answers. When a child asks for something we may not give the child what he asks for the first time he asks, but let that same child start crying and pleading. Parents hearts are melted by the cries of their children and the child gets what he or she asks for. God is our Father and he may not give what you ask for when you just quickly ask and then go on like it's not really all that important to you, but if it's important enough to put you on your knees, crying out to him, pleading your case and thanking him for all of the blessings he bestows upon you, then you will see results. Just like any parent, God loves his children and when they cry and plead for something, his heart becomes tender to that want and he will answer from heaven and give you what you ask for. He will not only supply your needs, but he will supply your wants as well if you truly seek his face in prayer and supplication. King David knew this. In Psalms 23 he said "I shall not want" God not only gave him what he needed, but he gave him what he "WANTED".
God loves you today and he will hear your prayers if you will humble yourself down before him. The bible teaches us that we HAVE NOT because we ASK NOT. God already knows the desires of your heart, but he wants to hear it from your mouth. He wants your prayers. He is worthy of your praise. If you truly want an answer, then begin to truly ask. Fast and pray, seek his face with every want and need in your life and then stand upon God's word. There is power in prayer. Blessed be his Holy name.
