4:6-7 What do we learn from what Paul says here?
4:6-7 What do we learn from what Paul says here?
We learn from this that Christians are not to let anxiety over anything at all overcome them. All they have to do is pray for the requests they desire, and thank God in advance for granting them.
By praying this way they are assured of answered prayer, because the peace of God will come upon them and settle their hearts and minds in Christ. This means that anxious care is forbidden by Christians. God will grant the requests they desire. This is His promise throughout scripture, conditional upon Christians remaining in Christ.
Every Christian is promised everything they ask for in prayer provided they qualify for an answer (cp Psa 66:18 with Mt 21:21-22; Mk 11:22-26; Jn 14:12-14; 15:7-8; 2Cor 1:19-20; 1Jn 5:14-15).
See also comments on Mt 21:17-22; Jn 14:12-14, 15:7; 2Cor 1:19-20; 1Jn 5:14-15.