Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

God is giving us the steps to receive His promises.
1. Pray, Petition, and Give Thanks
Our starting point to receive anything from God is prayer. Prayer is our direct line to communicate with God. While in prayer, we have to make our petition known to God. Yes, God knows what we need before we ask but, He still wants us to ask (Matthew 6:8). Since we know that God hears us according to 1 John 5:15; our next step is to thank God for the manifestation of our request. Even if we don’t see it or know how it’s going to manifest, thank God for it in advance.

2. Do not be anxious.
Anxiety creates worry, worry creates doubts, and doubt contaminates faith. In order for us to receive anything from God, we have to believe without doubt (James 1:6).

3. Rest in the peace of God.
Since God’s Word said our requests will come to pass; we are to rest in the promises of His Word. Temptations, negativity, and doubt will attempt to enter our mind and emotions but, when those attempts occur, declare the peace of God to ease every anxiety or worry from our mind and emotions.