Matthew 6:11 - Supplication in Our Prayer

"Give us this day our daily bread"
--Matthew 6:11 NASB

The English word "pray" is a verb that means to implore, to beseech, to ask. And while there is more to prayer than asking, it is the asking that most people associate with prayer. In the process of asking, also called supplication, we humbly ask God to supply the needs of ourselves and of others. Because we ask God to step into situations and change them, this kind of prayer is also known as intercessory prayer or intercession. But what should we ask?

We should pray for sustenance (Matthew 6:11). And we should pray for wisdom (James 1:5).

We should ask others to pray for us (1 Samuel 13:19; Ephesians 6:19-20) and we can and should pray for others (1 Samuel 13:23; Hebrews 10:19-25).

We should pray for those in authority over us, for their sakes and for ours (1 Timothy 2:1-4). And we should pray for our enemies (Matthew 5:44).

We should pray for the salvation of others (Matthew 6:10; Matthew 9:38; Revelation 1:4-6). And we should pray for those who minister to others (Acts 12:5; Colossians 4:3-4; Romans 10:1).

We should be specific in our asking (Matthew 21:22). And we should not give up when God does not answer our prayers immediately (Luke 11:5-10; Luke 18:1-8). In short, we should pray all the time and for everything (Colossians 4:2; Philippians 4:6).

Father, I praise You for greatness and I thank You for Your love. Though You give me all things, remind me that in all things You still want me to ask. In Jesus' name, amen.

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