A Special Way to Pray

I was reading this magazine/devotional book. (I couldn't really decide what it was.) It had this little devotional that I wanted to share with you. This isn't the whole thing, but it is basically the main idea. I put it in my own words.

Do you ever get in a habit that when you pray it is kinda like you are just asking for things? I know I do. Here is a little model that we can follow called ACTS.

The "A" in ACTS stands for adoration. That means to sort of brag on God. Praise Him for how awesome he is. Adore Him. When you pray rember the things you love about him. Examples would be praising Him for His perfection, ability to forgive, His power, how much he loves us, and His gift of Jesus. Adortion helps us to take all our attention off ourselves and put it on God.

The "C" in ACTS stands for confession. Confession means to tell God what we did wrong, asking Him to forgive us, and to ask Him to help us to not do that thing again. Confessing our sin everyday helps us remember that sin is serious to God.

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

The "T" in ACTS stands for thanks. We should have thanksgiving everyday, and thank God for His wonderful blessings. Since it is sometimes hard to forget to thank God you can have a prayer journal where you write down things your thankful for, blessings, and prayers.

Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:8

The "S" in ACTS stands for supplication. That means asking God for somthing for ourselves or for others. Try to think of others before you think of yourself when you are praying. We should talk to God like we would with our mom or dad or even with our best friend. Tell Him everything!

ACTS helped me think more about the way I prayed. It helped me alot, and I hope it will help you.

Now, let me remind you of a free resource for girls like the book that I mentioned above. Growing in Grace is an online magazine for young ladies. You have to buy what I just reviewed, but GGM doesn't cost a thing! Be sure and give them a visit because the new July edition is out! Enjoy!