A Prayer about Asking God to Supply Our Needs
Father God,
I’ve got several “I need you” songs stuck in my head this morning:
Annie Hawks’ “I Need Thee Every Hour” because indeed I do,
every hour and every minute,
and Matt Maher’s line,
“You’re my one defense, my righteousness, oh how I need you.”
Today, God, we draw near to you with every need,
no matter how great or small,
because you are the God who supplies “every” need
according to your “riches in glory in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19).
That should be enough riches to cover it!
[Praying friends, I’ll get us started and let you fill in your own specific needs and add to the ones I mention…]
I need you for strength today…
[after poor sleep last night].
I need you for patience today…
[when that crazy driver turns left in front of me with no warning].
I need you for calm today…
[when….]
I need you for forgiveness today…
[when…]
I need you for wisdom today…
[when…]
I need you for [….]
[when…]
Heavenly Father, as we lay our needs before you, may you provide in a way that we and others see your glory and goodness.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Read Philippians 4:1-20.
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