PRACTICAL PRAYER TIPS
PRAYER MODELS
One simple prayer model that has been around for a while is ACTS. The acronym stands for: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication. Adoration means we praise God for who He is. Confession is acknowledging our sins and shortcomings before God and recalling the grace and mercy we find in Jesus. Thanksgiving is giving thanks to God for all He has done and given us. Supplication is bringing the cares of our heart before Him and asking Him to intervene. As you pray, think through each category of prayer. It’s that simple!
PRAYING SCRIPTURE
ELIMINATE DISTRACTIONS
An obvious reason we struggle with prayer is that we have constant distractions in our lives. Consider going on a prayer walk without any devices. Walk in your neighborhood, look at the homes, and pray for your neighbors. Ask God to give you opportunities to be a light, love others well, and to share the Good News of Jesus. Or, consider praying aloud while you drive. Speaking your prayers helps keep you focused.
SET REMINDERS
One simple prayer model that has been around for a while is ACTS. The acronym stands for: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication. Adoration means we praise God for who He is. Confession is acknowledging our sins and shortcomings before God and recalling the grace and mercy we find in Jesus. Thanksgiving is giving thanks to God for all He has done and given us. Supplication is bringing the cares of our heart before Him and asking Him to intervene. As you pray, think through each category of prayer. It’s that simple!