Philippians 4:6 “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.“
Prayer is vital for every believer. The scriptures remind us time and again of the importance of prayer—encouraging us to pray about everything and at all times. One effective way to enhance your prayer experience is by using the ACTS prayer method. It’s a straightforward and easy-to-follow guide that can enrich your prayer time. If you haven’t yet established a regular prayer routine, the A.C.T.S. method can be a great starting point to help you cultivate a meaningful and powerful prayer life.
What Is The A.C.T.S Prayer Method?
ADORATION
Adoration is your time to worship God. Praise and adore Him for who He is and all He has done for you. One way to do this is to pray the Word back to Him found in the praise Psalms, such as Psalm 150. On the following page, you will find a list of scriptures that you can use to pray back to God in adoration.
CONFESSION
Confession is your time to confess and repent of your sins. You do this simply by agreeing with God about what He says is sin that you have been committing. Ask Him to forgive you, and trust His Word that He does it without hesitation. Meditating (to utter or speak) on Romans 8:1, will be an encouragement to you during this part of your prayer time.
THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving is your time to thank God for all He has done, and will do, for you. Thank Him for anything and everything. There is nothing to small or too great to thank Him for. The thanksgiving Psalms are good to pray back to God during this time. You will find a list of scriptures on the following page to help you with this.
SUPPLICATION
Supplication is your time to fervently pray for your needs and the needs of others. God is a loving Father who delights in giving His children the desires of their heart, so during this time, ask Him for the desires of your heart, as the Holy Spirit leads you. Pray and ask Him to help you grow spiritually and bring you into a closer relationship with Him. Again, praying back the Word to Him will help you. Scroll down for a printable Scripture Reference List – list of bible verses you may want to start with.
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SCRIPTURE REFERENCE LIST
There are moments in our lives when we might feel uncertain about what to pray for or how to express our thoughts to God. The good news is that God already knows our needs. One effective way to align our prayers with His will is by praying His Word back to Him. The Bible is filled with examples of prayers that can guide us through any situation we encounter. God’s Word is powerful, and by using those scriptures in our prayers, we can confidently come before His throne with our prayers of adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplications. So, when in doubt, turn to the Bible and let those verses inspire your conversations with God!
Adoration Bible Verses
PSALM 59:16-17
PSALMS 33, 66
PSALMS 93, 95-100
PSALMS 134-136, 138
PSALMS 146-150
ISAIAH 40:26-29
DANIEL 2:20-23
ROMANS 11:33-36
EPHESIANS 3:20-21
JUDE 1:24-25
1 TIMOTHY 1:17
REVELATION 1:8
REVELATION 4:11
Confession Bible Verses
2 CHRONICLES 7:14-15
JOB 6:24
PSALMS 32, 38, 51
PROVERBS 28:13
DANIEL 9:5
MATTHEW 6:12-15
ACTS 3:19
ROMANS 3:23-25
ROMANS 10:8-11
2 CORINTHIANS 7:9-10
JAMES 4:7-10
1 JOHN 1:8-10 REVELATION 3:3,19
Thanksgiving Bible Verses
1 CHRONICLES 16:34
1 CHRONICLES 29:10-13
PSALM 34
PSALM 100
PSALM 103
PSALM 107
PSALM 118
PSALM 124
PSALM 138
1 CORINTHIANS 15:57-58
EPHESIANS 1:16
COLOSSIANS 4:2
1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18
Supplications Bible Verses
2 CHRONICLES 6:19
1 KINGS 8:28
PSALMS 28-31, 61-63
MATTHEW 6
JOHN 15:1-7
ACTS 1:14
ROMANS 8:26
EPHESIANS 6:18
PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7,19
COLOSSIANS 3:1-2, 15-17
JAMES 5:13-16
1 PETER 6:11
1 JOHN 5:14-15
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