A.C.T.S. Prayer Model

23 Search me, God, and know my heart; Put me to the test and know my anxious thoughts; 24 And see if there is any hurtful way in me, And lead me in the everlasting way.

Isaiah 59:1–2 NASB 2020

1 Behold, the Lord’s hand is not so short That it cannot save; Nor is His ear so dull That it cannot hear. 2 But your wrongdoings have caused a separation between you and your God, And your sins have hidden His face from you so that He does not hear.

1 John 1:9 NASB 2020

9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous, so that He will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

James 4:8–10 NASB 2020

8 Come close to God and He will come close to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9 Be miserable, and mourn, and weep; let your laughter be turned into mourning, and your joy into gloom. 10 Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.

T - Thanksgiving

Revelation 7:11–12 NASB 2020

11 And all the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures; and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, 12 saying, “Amen, blessing, glory, wisdom, thanksgiving, honor, power, and might belong to our God forever and ever. Amen.”

Colossians 3:15 NASB 2020

15 Let the peace of Christ, to which you were indeed called in one body, rule in your hearts; and be thankful.

Colossians 3:17 NASB 2020

17 Whatever you do in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.

S - Supplication

1 Timothy 2:1 NASB 2020

1 First of all, then, I urge that requests, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made in behalf of all people,

Hebrews 13:18 NASB 2020

18 Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a good conscience, desiring to conduct ourselves honorably in all things.

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