Getting Through Hard Times - Pray, Part 2

Friday – Pray Daily: A.C.T.S. - Put it together

A – Adoration – As you go through your day, pause and praise Him for His great love, His faithfulness and who He is to you at that moment.

C – Confession – Turn to God admitting your sin and asking forgiveness. Ask for guidance and strength to not repeat your sin and to let go of it, forgiving yourself.

T – Thanksgiving – There are so many things to be thankful for, in hard times and good times.

S – Supplication – Make requests for you and also get outside yourself. Pray for your family, a sick or troubled friend, missionaries, neighbors, your church…

Prayer is not about a formula, such as A.C.T.S., but it can help you launch your prayer life. I hope that this week has been meaningful to you whether prayer is a new experience or a daily habit.

Pause now, bow your head and pray…just talk and listen to God.

How does prayer make a difference in your life? Share thoughts in your comments.

Getting Through Hard Times - Pray, Part 2

Thursday – Pray Daily: Supplication

Scripture Prayer Prompt – Supplication: In Philippians 4: 19 it says, “And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.”

I come to you, Lord not only with requests for myself but for all children, families, neighbors, friends, churches, military and the leaders in our country.

I come seeking your wisdom, your guidance and direction, your comfort, your peace but most of all I seek Your will. Hear my prayers, Lord, as I share the desires of my heart for myself and others.


How does prayer help you get through hard times and celebrate joyous times? Share in your comments.

Getting Through Hard Times - Pray, Part 2

Wednesday – Pray Daily: Thanksgiving

Scripture Prayer Prompt – Thanksgiving: It says in
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

Give thanks to God for experiencing His blessings, His care, His peace, His grace, freedom, joy, love, power, forgiveness, prayer and hope.

Hear me, Lord, as I lift up my prayers of thanksgiving to You.


What are you thankful for today? Please share some in your comments.

Getting Through Hard Times - Pray, Part 2

Tuesday – Pray Daily: Confession

Scripture Prayer Prompt – Confession: We read in James 4:8-10: “Come near to God and He will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts….Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up.”

As you confess…Open your heart and be honest with the Lord asking His forgiveness for your sins. God already knows your sins and is waiting for you to turn to Him.

Dear Lord, as I bow my head, come near and hear my prayer of confession.

Leave comments of encouragement today for fellow pray-ers.

Getting Through Hard Times - Pray, Part 2

Prayer is simply talking and listening to God, our good and loving Father.

This week we will pray together using the different areas of prayer within the acrostic, A.C.T.S. For those who would like prayer assistance, the acrostic A.C.T.S. can be helpful [A=Adoration or worship; C=Confession; T=Thanksgiving; S=Supplication, requests for oneself and others].

Use the prayer prompt each day to enter into your daily time of prayer.

Don’t forget to leave a daily comment. It would be great to know who is joining in prayer this week!


Monday - Pray Daily: Adoration

Scripture Prayer Prompt - Adoration: Psalm 103:1 says to, “Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise His holy name.”

Dear Heavenly Father, I humbly come before You remembering who You are. I want to praise You for Your love, Your faithfulness, and Your indescribable gift of Your Son, Jesus.

Lord, hear the words of my heart as I bow my head to praise You...


Let’s praise God together! Leave words of praise and adoration in your comments.