How to pray (ACT)

When I pray, I try to remember the acronym ACT. ACT spelled out is; Affirmation, Confession, Thankful.

Many times when we pray we forget that these three acts are required by God. God wants us to acknowledge him and praise him which is declaring he is a true and loving God. Most religions have some sort of confession involved. God wants us come to him and confess our sins to him regularly. Then being thankful with gratitude is very important. Without being thankful with gratitude how can you accept the answers of your prayer to ever happen. Why should God answer your prayer if you are not going to be grateful if he were to answer what you are praying for.

Affirmation is a declaration that something is true.

Confession is the acknowledgment of sin (or one's sinfulness) or wrongs.

Thankful may refer to: Gratitude (or thankfulness), a positive emotion or attitude in acknowledgment of a benefit that one has received or will receive

Most people pray and ask for things from God without ever praising God in all his glory. Many pray for things from God without ever confessing their sins. And many pray for things from God without being thankful or grateful if what they were praying for actually answering their prayer.

If one does not do these things that God requests of us, then why should God do anything that we request?

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Father God - We praise you and all your glory. We thank you for making the sacrifice of your only son so we can be save and be granted the gift of eternal life even though we do not deserve such gift. We are not perfect and we sin every day, but through the sacrifice of your son we are forgiven and cleansed and we thank you. Father God, please find a place in my heart and life. May my daily life be used for your ministries. May my acts be a reflection of you. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

 

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