{"id":265967,"date":"2025-02-25T12:09:18","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T19:09:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.navigators.org\/?post_type=resource&p=265967"},"modified":"2025-05-09T09:34:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T15:34:41","slug":"acts-prayer-model","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/www.navigators.org\/resource\/acts-prayer-model\/","title":{"rendered":"ACTS Prayer Model"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Prayer is an essential part of the Christian life, and the ACTS prayer model is a great way to guide you when approaching the Lord with your petitions and requests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the ACTS prayer model?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The <\/em>ACTS <\/em>prayer model consists of an acronym that creates an easy to follow method on how to pray: A<\/strong>doration, C<\/strong>onfession, T<\/strong>hanksgiving, and S<\/strong>upplication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why should I use the ACTS prayer model?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re just starting out on your walk with Jesus or have been a faithful disciple for years, the ACTS prayer model can bring structure or a fresh perspective to your time with God after years of faithful devotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is the ACTS prayer model biblical?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While the ACTS acronym isn\u2019t something that is referenced directly from the Bible, the ACTS prayer model is loosely based on \u201cThe Lord\u2019s Prayer\u201d in Matthew 6:9-13<\/a> and Luke 11:2-4<\/a>, in which Jesus gave his disciples a great outline:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adoration:<\/strong> \u201cOur Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Confession:<\/strong> \u201cAnd forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanksgiving was added for the letter T<\/strong>, as prayer is to be a daily part of a Christ-follower’s life, and \u201cin every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving<\/em><\/strong>,\u201d we are to present our requests to God. Philippians 4:6-7<\/a> (NIV).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supplication:<\/strong> \u201cGive us today our daily bread.<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ACTS prayer model is not a rule, but a tool you can incorporate into your prayer life and walk with Jesus. There are no specific words or phrases that are required to be used as it\u2019s more of a guideline or outline for your daily quiet time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you use the ACTS prayer model?:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A – Adoration:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The A<\/strong> in the ACTS model allows us to focus on praising the Lord, adoring Him for who He is and what He is like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

God Himself is worthy of our praise, and making Him the first focus of our time in prayer is giving Him the glory He deserves. Adoration leads you to begin your time in prayer with a heart of worship, deep love, and reverence for the Lord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve never done this before, it may feel awkward at first or you may not know what to say. There are plenty of passages in the Bible that can help you begin to learn how to give words to your adoration of God, and Psalm 95:1-6<\/a> is a great place to start!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C – Confession:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The C<\/strong> in the ACTS model is for <\/strong>confession of any sins that you have not already confessed to Him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 John 1:9<\/a> declares, \u201cIf we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (NIV)\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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