A.C.T.S. - a prayer template

Here’s a prayer pattern for spending quality time with God. You can begin in any order, but be sure to cover each segment in your prayer times. If you don’t already use a prayer pattern, you may well find that this will add depth to your conversations with God.

A – Adoration – Adore God. Consider how wonderful God is and tell God of your love for him/her, (depending on whether you prefer to think of the motherly nature of God or of the Fatherly attributes of God). Let God know why you are so impressed with him.

C – Confession – Apologise to God for those things you have done that you know were not done with love. Say sorry also for the things you have not done which ought to have been done.

T – Thanksgiving – Thank God for all his blessings. Express your gratitude for the gifts of God, for his mercy, his kindness, etc.

S – Supplication – Ask God to help people who are in need. Ask God to be at work in the world to bring about justice and hope. Ask your loving God to also help you and to meet your personal needs.