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For actively spending time alone in prayer

What is prayer?

Prayer is communication and communion with God.

Why pray?

To develop my relationship and intimacy with Christ.

Suggestions on How to Begin

Choose a time

“Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.” Mark 1:35 “Pray continually" 1 Thessalonians 5.17

Choose a place

“And He came out and proceeded as was His custom to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples also followed Him.” Luke 22:39

Choose a plan

A. Use the ACTS acrostic

Adoration: Praise Him for who He is. Don’t ask Him for anything, just praise Him. “In God we make our boast all day long, and we will praise your name forever.” Psalm 44:8

Confession: Recognize His holiness and you confess your sin to Him. “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9

Thanksgiving: Thank Him for what He’s done. “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.” Psalm 100:4

Supplication: Intercession for yourself and others “May my supplication come before you; deliver me according to your promise.” Psalm 119:170 “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.” Ephesians 6:18

B. Pray the Lord’s Prayer using it as a model for all your prayers.

Seek God’s glory
Our Father in heaven, hallowed by your name (NIV)
Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name (KJV)

Seek God’s kingdom
Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven (NIV)
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven (KJV)

Seek God’s provision
Give us today our daily bread (NIV)
Give us this day our daily bread (KJV)

Seek God’s forgiveness
Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors (NIV)
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors (KJV)

Seek God’s leadership
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one (NIV)
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil (KJV)

Suggestions for What to Do

Keep it simple
A. Quality over quantity
B. Allow yourself to enjoy your time in prayer.

Keep a record
A. Record prayers by category, e.g., church, family, unsaved
B. Record prayers by days of the week, i.e. each day pray for a different set of needs

Keep a prayer journal
A. Keep track of what you prayed for and when you prayed for it. Leave space to record God’s response.
B. Write your prayers down, making them a personal letter to the Lord.