Prayer

November 1st

Prayer

So tonight we are going to spend a little bit of time in prayer. But before we begin let's talk about one of the models that some people use regarding prayer.

ACTS

That model is the ACTS model. You might have heard people mention this model in passing.

What the ACTS model stands for are some of the different types of prayers that we approach God with. The A stands for Adoration. Meaning taking time to tell God what we love (adore) about Him. It could be the fact that He is ever present (church phrase for that is omnipresence). That He is Love, that He is beautiful to us... We are taking time to say out loud what is good about God.

The C stands for confession. What do we need to put in front of God and confess to him. Remember our study on repentance,? One of the first steps in repenting is to admit, confess, that we have done something wrong.

Next is T, which stands for thanksgiving. What are you thankful to God about? What has He done recently that has affected you? It doesn't matter how big or small the thing you are thanking Him for is. Just thanking Him shows that you understand that He is the one who gave you the good in your life.

S is for supplication. Supplication is another word for telling God “Here is what I need. Will you please act in behalf in this area. Please Lord I need you to do something in this area.” Believe it or not telling God what you need is an act of faith. If we did not believe He could act on our behalf we would never ask for His help.

So take time tonight think about ACTS

A. Adoration: What about God do you love?


C: Confession: What do you need to confess to God, where have you hurt someone, taken something that was not yours or acted only out of your own selfish interest?


T. Thanksgiving: What are you thankful God has done? Is it having a job, a home, the beautiful day, not getting grilled by a co-worker?


S. Supplication: What do you need God to do in your life? Where do you need Him to act? Is it with your work place, living, wisdom on going back to school, classroom.