How to Make Philippians 4:6 Your Personal Prayer

Published by helloredds@gmail.com on 04/03/202404/03/2024

How to Make Philippians 4:6 Your Personal Prayer

Over the past few months, I’ve started something new. 

I’m assisting people with their marketing and social media needs.

It’s my joy to work with small businesses and bloggers all over the country as they are just starting out and seeking to grow their reach, their market, and their influence.

One of the greatest challenges for most new entrepreneurs and bloggers is to get all of their social media outlets connected and linked to each other.

This can be a real nightmare for some folks.

For the most part, Instagram presents the most “linking” challenges for newbies. This particular app can cause some of the biggest headaches for people who are unfamiliar with its setup.

On certain days and in certain situations – social media can cause anxiety.

Life is filled with situations that can tempt us to worry.

And, that’s what today’s verse and prayer are all about – dealing with anxiety.

Let’s discover “How to Make Philippians 4:6 Your Prayer.”

Philippians 4:6

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Don’t be anxious about anything. (Philippians 4:6)

“Father, it is so easy to be a worrier. We live in a day where there is much to worry about, be concerned about, and be anxious over. But, You’ve told us to fret not. Would You give me victory over worry? 

I understand that worrying is carrying tomorrow’s load with today’s strength- carrying two days at once. It is moving into tomorrow ahead of time. Worrying doesn’t empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength.

Lord, help me not to worry about my life, about what I will eat or drink; or about my body, what I will wear. Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. Also, help me not to worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.”

Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength.” Corrie ten Boom Click To Tweet

Instead. (Philippians 4:6)

“Lord, would You help me to move away from worry to prayer? No matter what happens, I want to substitute my worry with prayer.

Rather than be anxious, I want to look up to the heavens and talk to You.

Would You give me the grace and the ability to make this transition? Each time worry comes my way, would You enable me to turn my concerns into prayers? I want to pray instead of worrying!”

Lord, I want to pray instead of worrying. Click To Tweet

Pray about everything. (Philippians 4:6)

“And, Lord, I want to learn to pray about everything. In every circumstance and situation, I want to lift my heart to you in prayer. I know this won’t be easy, but I desire to become a person of prayer. 

Would you give me the grace to pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition? Would You also allow me to stay alert with all perseverance in my prayers for all the saints?

I want to be unceasing and persistent in prayer. Father. I know that time spent in prayer is never wasted time.

And, would You begin to show me the amazing power of prayer?

I want to experience You like I never have before as I pray. I know that my prayers don’t change You, but I am convinced that they do change me. Praying boldly boots me out of that stale place of religious habit into an authentic connection with You.”

Father. I know that time spent in prayer is never wasted time. Click To Tweet

Tell God what you need. (Philippians 4:6)

“Father, I want to talk to You about everything and let your requests be made known to You. I want to share my concerns, my fears, my worries, my dreams, and my hopes with You. As I would speak to my spouse or a close friend, I want to begin to talk to You more often and more regularly.

As I pray, help me to cast all my cares on You. Thank You that You care for me. Additionally, I want to cast my burdens upon You for You will sustain me. You will never allow the righteous to be shaken. I’m so thankful that prayer is the link that connects me to You.”

I'm so thankful that prayer is the link that connects me to You. Click To Tweet

And thank him for all he has done. (Philippians 4:6)

“Oh, Father, I want to be more thankful for all that I have. I desire to be a more grateful person, one who, with a thankful heart, will offer up prayers and requests to You.

No matter what is going on in my life, I want to give you thanks. Would You give me the courage to give thanks for everything to You, God my Father, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ? And whatever I do, in word or deed, I want to do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to You, God my Father.

Although it can be challenging at times, I want to begin to give thanks to You in every circumstance, for this is Your will for me in Christ Jesus. As we begin this new week, would you strengthen my prayer life? When events come along that threaten my peace and cause me to worry, would You remind me to pray?

I believe it will be wonderful to see what happens when You displace the worry at the center of my life. Click To Tweet

Verses used in this post: Matthew 6:25; Matt. 6:24; Eph. 6:18; 1 Thess. 5:17; 1 Peter 5:7; Psalm 55:22; Eph. 5:20; Col. 3:17; 1 Thess. 5:18

Quotes used in prayer: How to Make Philippians 4:6 Your Personal Prayer

“Worrying is carrying tomorrow’s load with today’s strength- carrying two days at once. It is moving into tomorrow ahead of time. Worrying doesn’t empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength.” Corrie ten Boom

“No one can pray and worry at the same time.”   Max Lucado

“Time spent in prayer is never wasted.” Francis Fenelon

The reality is, that my prayers don’t change God.  But, I am convinced prayer changes me. Praying boldly boots me out of that stale place of religious habit into authentic connection with God Himself.” – Lysa TerKeurst

“Prayer is the link that connects us with God.” A.B. Simpson

Need more hope today?

How to Make the Lord’s Prayer Personal

How to Turn Joshua 1:9 into Your Prayer of Courage

https://melanieredd.com/effective-praying-to-change-your-life/

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