PRAYER (ACTS)

The 4 aspects of a godly prayer - (ACTS)

Adoration- Giving God Praise and honor for who He is

Psalm 104:1-2 “ Praise the Lord, O my soul! O Lord my God, you are magnificent. You are robed in splendor and majesty.104:2 He covers himself with light as if it were a garment.He stretches out the skies like a tent curtain,” NET

Have you ever just sat back and Adored God?

Confession- Dealing with the sin in your life. Admitting your sin and asking for God’s forgiveness.

Psalm 139:23-24 Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! 24  And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!Deliver Me, O Lord, from Evil Men ESV

When is the last time you confessed your sins to God?

Thanksgiving - Thanking God for all the wonderful things He has done and given you

Psalm 86:12-13 “I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever. 13  For great is your steadfast love toward me; you have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol.” esv

When is the last time you just spent time thanking God for all he has done in your life?

Supplication- or intercession - Bringing request for yourself and others to God

psalm 143:2-9  “Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am languishing; heal me, O Lord, for my bones are troubled. ...deliver my life; save me for the sake of your steadfast love. ....6  I am weary with my moaning; every night I flood my bed with tears; I drench my couch with my weeping. 7  My eye wastes away because of grief; it grows weak because of all my foes. 8  Depart from me, all you workers of evil, for the Lord has heard the sound of my weeping. 9  The Lord has heard my plea; the Lord accepts my prayers. ESV