This is day 9 of our 27 day gratitude and prayer guide in preparation for Thanksgiving. You can download the entire guide here.
Day 2: Respond: Philippians 4:6-7
On a separate sheet of paper, write as much of Colossians 2:6-7 below as you can remember.
Re-read Philippians 4:6-7 and respond
Write this passage down on a sheet of paper, but paraphrase it into your own words.
Go back and read through your answers and reflections from Day 1 and Day 2 of Philippians 4:6-7. Spend time in solitude thinking about the verses and your answers.
Write a list of concerns, worries, and needs on several notecards or strips of paper. Fold them up and put them into a bowl or bag. One at a time, pull out a piece of paper, unfold it, and think about a reason you can thank God for what’s on that paper. Maybe it’s how God can strengthen you, or how it draws you closer to Him in reliance, or the opportunity to see Him work His power. Thank God for what’s on that paper, then throw it away, praying that you are turning it over to Him.
Prayer of Supplication
Preparation for prayer:
Write down your answers to these questions:
What are the needs that weigh on you at this time?
Who do you know that has needs you can pray for?
Spend time in prayer
Pray for the needs you’ve listed. Pray for God to help you discard the concerns you listed in the earlier exercise, and pray for the needs of the person/people you listed in the last question.
Father, I know you can do all things. You are the God who takes care of the birds of the air and who clothes the flowers in the field. Help me to release control to you, and help me to trust in you that you will take care of my needs in the way that is best. Lord, I turn these needs over to you: __________________
Father, I pray for a thankful heart. Help me to rejoice always, to find reason for thanksgiving in all situations. Help me to lean on you, to present my requests to you, and grant me the peace that is beyond my understanding. I also pray for _________ and the needs they face at this time. Provide for them according to your will, help them to know that you are in control of all of this, and help me to be a witness to your power. I pray this through the name of Jesus, amen.