A — Adoration
Worship God for who He is. Use His names. Borrow language from Scripture. Stay here until your heart catches up.
"Father, you are holy, faithful, kind, sovereign, near…"
Method
A.C.T.S. prayer pattern
A simple four-part rhythm that has helped Christians for centuries pray with breadth and depth.
Spend a few minutes on each letter. Don't rush.
C — Confession
Be specific. Name sins. Receive forgiveness in Christ. Turn from them in concrete ways.
"Lord, I confess… Wash me clean by the blood of Jesus."
T — Thanksgiving
Thank God for grace, gifts, people, even hard things being used for good.
"Father, thank you for…"
S — Supplication
Bring your needs and others'. Pray for the church, the lost, leaders, the suffering.
"Father, I ask… for me, my family, your church, and the world."