A.C.T.S.A Method of

Praying

Scripture Reading:Matthew 6:5-15

Matthew 6:5-155 “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward.

Matthew 6:5-156 But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

Matthew 6:5-157 And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words.

Matthew 6:5-158 “Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him. 9 In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.

Matthew 6:5-1510 Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

Matthew 6:5-1513 And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

Matthew 6:5-1514 “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

The Next Sixty DaysPrayer: (New Dates)

Two 24 hour prayer chainsMay 21 and June 25

Two Prayer FastsMay 16 and June 13

“One church family” prayerJune 14 – 8:30 & 10:15

Thanksgiving prayer serviceMay 31 – 5:00pm

The Next Sixty DaysFasting:Personal between you and GodConsult your physicianStart with one meal – lunch?Proceed to a one-day fastThree and seven day fast are not for everyone but may be for you!

The Next Sixty DaysFasting:Set the date for you one meal fast!Set the date for your one day fast!

Luke 11:1

Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.”

A.C.T.S.• Adoration – Praise His power

and majesty

Psalm 68:35

O God, You are more awesome than Your holy places. The God of Israel is He who gives strength and power to His people. Blessed be God!

Psalm 66:3

Say to God, “How awesome are Your works! Through the greatness of Your powerYour enemies shall submit themselves to You.

Exodus 15:1,21 Then Moses and the children of Israel sang this song to the LORD, and spoke, saying: “I will sing to the LORD, for He has triumphed gloriously! The horse and its rider He has thrown into the sea!

Exodus 15:1,22 The LORD is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation; He is my God, and I will praise Him; My father’s God, and I will exalt Him.

A.C.T.S.• Adoration – Praise His power

and majesty

• Confession – Honestly deal with the sin in your life

1John 1:9

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Psalm 32:1-51 Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven,whose sin is covered. 2 Blessed is the man to whom the LORD does not impute iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.

Psalm 32:1-53 When I kept silent, my bones grew old through my groaning all the day long.4 For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me;My vitality was turned into the drought of summer. Selah

Psalm 32:1-55 I acknowledged my sin to You, and my iniquity I have not hidden. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” And You forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah

Proverbs 28:13

He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.

A.C.T.S.• Adoration – Praise His power

and majesty

• Confession – Honestly deal with the sin in your life

• Thanksgiving – Verbalize what you’re grateful for

Psalm 69:30

I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify Him with thanksgiving.

1Chronicles 16:34,3534 Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! for His mercy endures forever. 35 And say, “Save us, O God of our salvation; gather us together, and deliver us from the Gentiles, to give thanks to Your holy name, to triumph in Your praise.”

Philippians 4:6

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

A.C.T.S.• Adoration – Praise His power

and majesty

• Confession – Honestly deal with the sin in your life

• Thanksgiving – Verbalize what you’re grateful for

• Supplication – Pray for your needs and others

Philippians 4:6

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

1Peter 5:6,76 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, 7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.

Psalm 20:4,54 May He grant you according to your heart’s desire, and fulfill all your purpose. 5 We will rejoice in your salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners! May the LORD fulfill all your petitions.

A.C.T.S.• Adoration – Praise His power

and majesty

• Confession – Honestly deal with the sin in your life

• Thanksgiving – Verbalize what you’re grateful for

• Supplication – Pray for your needs and others