Although God already knows what we need, when we pray to Him, we remind ourselves of where our provision comes from. It’s so easy to get caught up in thinking money, fame, opportunity or another person is our provider, and God will use those things to provide for us, but ultimately God is our provider. So, we ask Him for what we need. This is the example Jesus showed us in Matthew 6:11 when He prayed:
“Give us this day our daily bread.”( Matthew 6:11 ESV)
When we’re praying to God and asking Him for what we need, that’s an excellent sign that we’re not seeking worldly or superficial ways of trying to acquire our needs or trying to control matters on our own. Our prayer requires a necessary humility that places us in a position of need, recognizing our daily requirement for God to intercede on our behalf.
If you’re looking for a good example of a prayer of asking or petition, look no further than the Psalms. The Psalms are full of prayers to God asking and requesting God to meet needs, desires, and desperations. God wants us to pour our hearts out to Him because He wants us to come to Him. Now Jesus tells us not to worry about what we will eat or drink, (in Matthew 6:25) but He doesn’t say don’t pray about it. Actually, Philippians 4:6 tells us instead of worrying, we should pray. Open your heart to God and tell Him what you need, want, desire, and think. He is a good God that we can approach confidently. Today, I encourage you to pray to God with courage and boldness and ask Him what you need.
Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for being the source of all that I need and my continual provider. Please help me to fully depend on You and praise You for providing for me daily. In Jesus Christ’s Name, I pray. Amen.