ACTSS of prayer

Introduction

1.     In your private, quiet time – this will change your life

2.     I am talking about an organized quiet time

3.     Try this for one month

a.     Pray

b.     Read Bible – study

c.     Pray again

Here are the ACTSS of prayer

Adoration – highest level of praise

1.     Don’t bargain with God

2.     Just pray to talk with God

3.     Mother could not hear the child’s prayer. What did you ask God for? Nothing. I just told Him that I love Him.

Confession – face to face with yourself

1.     Romans 7:24

2.     Isaiah 6:5

3.     Proverbs 28:13

4.     Acts 8;22

Thanksgiving – attitude of gratitude

1.     Sing – Count your blessings

2.     Ephesians 5;20

3.     Philippians 4:6

4.     Colossians 3:17

5.     1 Thessalonians 5:18

Supplication – Asking for:

1.     Wisdom

2.     Strenght

3.     Health

4.     Children

5.     Food

6.     Church

7.     Lost

8.     Others

9.     The sick

10. Family

11. Nation and leaders

12. Help me. Help others. Help me help others.

Submission – Have it God’s way

1.     Desire vs. what is good for us

2.     “His way – His will in my life”

3.     1 John 5:14

4.     Jesus in the garden

Conclusion

1.     Son trying to move a stone – asked father for help

2.     Father said – You have never done your best, until you asked your father.”