“Let your requests be made known unto God.” Throughout scriptures we find kings, lords, masters, judges, fathers and friends granting requests to those who ask. Interestingly, God falls under each of these headings. If a wicked king granted a sinful woman’s request (Mat.14:7), most certainly our Wonderful King of Kings will His saints (Mat.21:22).
Paul doesn’t mention a “claiming,” or “demanding,” of things; but simply the making of a humble, submissive request. “If it be thy will,” was both Jesus’ approach and addendum to His request to God (Lk.22:42). He subordinated His desire, believing His Father knew best. We need to trust our all-wise God to decide which of our requests to grant, and which to lovingly withhold.
The Lord doesn’t need information; He knows our deepest longings before we ask. But He would know them from us. “Thus saith the Lord God; I will yet for this be inquired of by the House of Israel, to do it for them.”
To be sure, He will regard our prayers when they are in the form of requests (Psl.102:17).
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