The second Stage of prayer is Petition. And I am using that word in terms of asking something for one’s self. Petition is a definite request of God for something you need. A persons whole life is utterly dependent upon the giving hand of God. Everything we need comes from Him.
Our friendships, ability to make money, health, strength in temptation, and in sorrow, guidance in difficult circumstances. Help of all sorts, financial, bodily, mental, spiritual all come from God, and necessitate a constant touch from Him. There needs to be a constant stream of petition going up, many times prayer in the spirit.
And there will be a constant return stream of answer and supply coming down. The door between you and God must be kept open at all times. The door knob to be turned is on our side. He unlocked his side an eternity ago, and propped it open, and threw the knob away.
Your whole life hinges upon this continual communion with our Glorious, majestic God. Petition is the second stage or form of prayer. It concerns just you dealing with God. It is subjective in its influence: its reach is deep within.
Has God answered your prayer of petition?