The A.C.T.S.

The A.C.T.S of Prayer

Scripture:

Matthew 6:9–15 ESV

Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

Introduction:

What a friend we have in Jesus All our sins and griefs to bear What a privilege to carry Everything to God in prayer

O what peace we often forfeit O what needless pain we bear All because we do not carry Everything to God in prayer

Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged Take it to the Lord in prayer

Can we find a friend so faithful Who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our every weakness Take it to the Lord in prayer

Adoration

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.

Confession

Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.

Thanksgiving

hallowed be your name.

Supplication

Give us this day our daily bread,

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Conclusion