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Welcome to our final week of the ACTS prayer model. This week we focus on Supplication.
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines supplicate as “to make a humble entreaty, especially: to pray to God, to ask for earnestly and humbly” which is also a pretty good description of how the word is used in the Bible.
So, how do we make our requests known to God by prayer and supplication?
We simply ask
We are familiar with Philippians 4:6 and Matthew 7:7-8
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.”
God wants you to bring your requests to Him.
He already knows what our desires are and He knows the motives behind our desires. He answers our prayers according to His sovereign will and when our requests line up with His will.
We come to the throne with boldness and humility.
“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.” – Hebrews 4:16
We can approach God with boldness and confidence as He is our loving Father who wants to bless us.
“Or what man is there among you who, when his son asks for a loaf, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, he will not give him a snake, will he? If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him!” – Matthew 7:9-11
We approach Him with an attitude of reverence and give Him the honor that He rightfully deserves. Our humility is a direct reflection of our view of who God is.
Welcome to our final week of the ACTS prayer model. This week we focus on Supplication.
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines supplicate as “to make a humble entreaty, especially: to pray to God, to ask for earnestly and humbly” which is also a pretty good description of how the word is used in the Bible.
So, how do we make our requests known to God by prayer and supplication?
We simply ask
We are familiar with Philippians 4:6 and Matthew 7:7-8
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.”
God wants you to bring your requests to Him.
He already knows what our desires are and He knows the motives behind our desires. He answers our prayers according to His sovereign will and when our requests line up with His will.
We come to the throne with boldness and humility.
“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.” – Hebrews 4:16
We can approach God with boldness and confidence as He is our loving Father who wants to bless us.
“Or what man is there among you who, when his son asks for a loaf, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, he will not give him a snake, will he? If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him!” – Matthew 7:9-11
We approach Him with an attitude of reverence and give Him the honor that He rightfully deserves. Our humility is a direct reflection of our view of who God is.
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We bring our requests with faith.
“And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.” – Hebrews 11:6
“Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us” – Ephesians 3:20
We make our requests to God with faith that He is able to meet our requests. Whether or not God answers our prayers the way that we would like for Him to, His is certainly able to do anything.
We bring our requests to him not only in faith that He can meet them but with faith that regardless of however He answers the prayer (even if the answer is “no”) that He is sovereign and knows what is best for us. We desire His will to be done over our own.
We ask with thanksgiving.
We make our requests known to God by prayer and supplication with a thankful heart. Thankful for previously answered prayers. Thankful that He listens and is capable of answering our prayers. Thankful for all that He has done for us.
We bring our requests with faith.
“And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.” – Hebrews 11:6
“Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us” – Ephesians 3:20
We make our requests to God with faith that He is able to meet our requests. Whether or not God answers our prayers the way that we would like for Him to, His is certainly able to do anything.
We bring our requests to him not only in faith that He can meet them but with faith that regardless of however He answers the prayer (even if the answer is “no”) that He is sovereign and knows what is best for us. We desire His will to be done over our own.
We ask with thanksgiving.
We make our requests known to God by prayer and supplication with a thankful heart. Thankful for previously answered prayers. Thankful that He listens and is capable of answering our prayers. Thankful for all that He has done for us.
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Wait and listen
Perhaps you’re waiting for an answer to a request you have been petitioning God for, and have yet to see even a hint of an answer.
The best advice I can give you is; Praise Him anyway! This is a posture of boldness and trust. What you are saying is; “I trust You Lord for the outcome.”
And then you listen and wait expectantly.
“So Eli told Samuel, “Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.’ ” So Samuel went and lay down in his place.”
1 Samuel 3:9
“In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.”
Psalm 5:3
His answer will come, it may be yes, no or not yet. You can trust Him! He already sees, and knows. He loves you!
Wait and listen
Perhaps you’re waiting for an answer to a request you have been petitioning God for, and have yet to see even a hint of an answer.
The best advice I can give you is; Praise Him anyway! This is a posture of boldness and trust. What you are saying is; “I trust You Lord for the outcome.”
And then you listen and wait expectantly.
“So Eli told Samuel, “Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.’ ” So Samuel went and lay down in his place.”
1 Samuel 3:9
“In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.”
Psalm 5:3
His answer will come, it may be yes, no or not yet. You can trust Him! He already sees, and knows. He loves you!
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Our friend, Dana V, shared the below recently and it's worth sharing with my friends here 👇🏼
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Forwarded from EverySparrow Paula T
Thank you Dana!
Aussie Dave a guy I follow on IG, did a whole devotional about this subject. When he would go to Israel he noticed that the mustard plant is indeed invasive, not only that but it can be found in the most hostile dry environments, the seeds sprout and the roots alone can push and move heavy rocks out of the way searching for light and moisture to sustain itself. This alone should make us re-think about the tenacity of the mustard seed and plant. The roots taping deep into the ground to find living water, while at the same time flourish in unlikely conditions. Isn't that a testament to the determination and the power of faith in Christians no matter what trials we face everyday. 🙌
Aussie Dave a guy I follow on IG, did a whole devotional about this subject. When he would go to Israel he noticed that the mustard plant is indeed invasive, not only that but it can be found in the most hostile dry environments, the seeds sprout and the roots alone can push and move heavy rocks out of the way searching for light and moisture to sustain itself. This alone should make us re-think about the tenacity of the mustard seed and plant. The roots taping deep into the ground to find living water, while at the same time flourish in unlikely conditions. Isn't that a testament to the determination and the power of faith in Christians no matter what trials we face everyday. 🙌
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Forwarded from Shannon Guerra
Coming soon! Join us at Gaining Ground as we (collectively) make our first foray into Wodehouse and his Blandings Castle series. We start a week from today, jump in anytime.
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