--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Be careful for nothing, but in every…" description: "\"Be careful for nothing, but in every thing, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God. (Philippians 4:6)\"..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ce0/bible-141_god_be-careful-for-nothing-but-in-every-thin_2168879.jpg" --- # Be careful for nothing, but in every thing, by prayer and… ![“Be careful for nothing, but in every thing, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God. (Philippians 4:6)” quote by Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ce0/bible-141_god_be-careful-for-nothing-but-in-every-thin_2168879.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ce0/bible-141_god_be-careful-for-nothing-but-in-every-thin_2168879.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ce0/bible-141_god_be-careful-for-nothing-but-in-every-thin_2168879.jpg) > “Be careful for nothing, but in every thing, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God. (Philippians 4:6)” [Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/bible/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The passage advises presenting all concerns to God with prayer, supplication, and gratitude. **In simple terms:** Pray with thanks for all requests. Key Takeaway Turn worries into prayerful gratitude. 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