The words petition and supplication are defined as “a
formal request addressed to a higher power.” This prayer
changes things. It is based on 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.”

To illustrate, suppose you obtained an audience with the
governor of your state. After you went through the proper
channels, would you then enter his office without being
prepared? Of course not! You would have your ideas formulated
and the arguments settled in your mind long before you
obtained an audience with him. Shouldn’t you handle yourself
in the same way when approaching God? Hebrews 4:16 says,
“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace….”

Do not go into the prayer of petition and supplication
without knowing what you want to say and how you want
to say it. Enter the throne room with your petition drawn up
according to God’s Word. Ask yourself these questions: What
happened at Calvary? How did the substitutionary sacrifice of
Jesus affect this trial I am facing? Then, find out what God has
already done regarding your situation. If you need healing,
look up those scriptures pertaining to healing. Present your
petition. No matter what your situation may be, God has provided
an answer for it in His Word. The Cross paid the price
for your deliverance.

Kenneth Copeland Ministries