A.C.T.S. is an easy way to remember key elements of prayer. It’s simply prayer in four parts:
Adoration – “Praise be to God!” -Psalms 68:35
Tell God how much you appreciate Him. Express your love for Him. Praise His power and majesty. This is a great way to begin your prayer time. Sometimes I watch the sun rise, and praise God for the beauty of His creation. You should never run out of praise. “How awesome are your deeds!” -Psalms 66:3
Confession – “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just, and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” -1 John 1:9
Tell Him where you have fallen short. Be specific. I thank Him for the forgiveness I have in Christ, and ask for help and strength to turn away from future temptations.
Thanksgiving – Always “glorify him with thanksgiving” -Psalms 69:30
You have plenty of reasons to be thankful. Thank God for His love, His faithfulness, His patience and a million other things. Express gratitude for what He’s doing in your life. Thank Jesus for dying on the cross for you. Thank the Holy Spirit for indwelling you, and never leaving. Thank Him for being your conscience, your counselor and that “still small voice.”
Supplication – “Make your requests known to God.” -Philippians 4:6
Tell God what you want, no matter how small it seems to you. Do you really think any of your requests are big to God the Creator? You should have lots of intercessory prayer here. Remember: As a Promise Keeper, you are committed to pray for your pastor and your church every day.
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These pointers will indded help me to go to the Presence of the Lord. Thank you so much for sharing these valuable points. I request prayer for my brother Jerry Pimento, so the Lord can heal his mind and his body. He has been sick with esquizofrenia for more than 40 years, he is now 62.
I pray for Matt Statler . Keep him safe and help his marriage last this time. He is a good man and I love him
I need prayer that I do and stay in God’s perfect will. Pray that I can be a blessings for someone. i want to see out of Jesus’ and have a heart like Jesus. i pray in Jesus’ name amen
Father God, thank you for Jesus as the greatest gift we ever had in this life. As we pray and fast today for the missionaries, fellow believers and militaries who are deployed overseas. May your godly wisdom, love, comfort and healing grace covers them as theyserve by faith and endure any form of trials and difficulties especially those who are serving on those restricted and hostile regions of the world against your children.
I pray for your healing grace and provision in physical and spiritual needs of Kathleen, Jessica and Julia as they keep pressing on in thy kingdom for your glory and honor.
We return back all the praise, glory and honor to you in the mighty name of Jesus as our Lord, Savior and Lover of our souls as we pray and thank you for answering our united prayers. Amen.
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Thank you and yours for all that you do and Know that I am praying for you.
Thank you so much for this teaching column which is very helpful to us.I find this A.C.T.S. very applicable.This is what I am teaching to my neighbors.
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