A.C.T.S. is an acrostic of a popular model for prayer . It contains four key elements of prayer: Adoration Praise your Heavenly Father who is also the Almighty Creator and Sovereign Ruler of the universe. How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And …
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23531 Five Prayers of Repentance
The New Testament word for “repent” means to turn around—we turn away from sin and toward God. Dr. Henry Brandt defined a five-part process of repentance. Each of the parts of the process can be summarized in a particular prayer offered to God. The five prayers are progressively more difficult to say and to mean, …
23541 Pray Without Ceasing
Rejoice at all times. Pray without ceasing. Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonian 5:17, BSB) In his epistle to the Thessalonian church, the apostle Paul encourages us to pray without ceasing. But what does that mean? To pray without ceasing does not mean to …
23365 Wholehearted Repentance
The New Testament word for “repent” means to turn around. There are five steps to turn away from sin and toward God. Each step of the process can be summarized in a particular prayer offered to God. Prayer 1: “God, I am wrong.” Tell God you understand what you did was wrong. Don’t shift the …
23590 My Prayer List
It is helpful to make your own prayer list. It serves as a reminder to pray for others more consistently. When God answers your prayers, the list also works as a “memorial” to remember how God has been good and gracious toward you. Sometimes, you know what people need because you have spoken with them. …
23511 Praying God’s Names
Stand up and bless the Lord your God! May you be blessed, O Lord our God, from age to age. May your glorious name be blessed; may it be lifted up above all blessing and praise. (Nehemiah 9:5) I will magnify my great name that has been profaned among the nations, that you have profaned …
23521 Prayers in the Bible
There are over 200 prayers recorded in the Bible. Some are powerful prayers, some special ones. Some are very short, more of a cry of the heart. Others are long. There is a prayer of blessing that is unique. The Lord gave Moses specific instructions for Aaron to bless the people of Israel with this …
23424 Other Prayers of Intercession
“So confess your sins to one another and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great effectiveness. ” —James 5:16 What additional things should I pray about for others? Use the NOTES in this app (icon on top right) to make your prayer list for …
23423 Praying for Believers Around the World
“Finally, pray for us, brothers and sisters, that the Lord’s message may spread quickly and be honored as in fact it was among you, and that we may be delivered from perverse and evil people. For not all have faith.”—2 Thessalonians 3:1-2 Where is there a special need for wisdom, strength, protection, unity, revival and …
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23422 Praying for My Community, State and Nation
“First of all, then, I urge that requests, prayers, intercessions, and thanks be offered on behalf of all people, even for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.”—1 Timothy 2:1-2 For which government leaders, public authorities and events should I pray …
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