Day 11 - Prayer
Prayer Resources:
“And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.”
Mathew 21:22
Faith in Jesus Christ is submission to His authority over all of your life, and it is also belief in His life, His death, His burial, His resurrection, and His authority over heaven and earth. It is knowing and showing that He has forgiven your sins, but by the grace of God. This submission to God’s ultimate authority in your life, has a transformative power in the way we think, speak, and act. May your life be blessed beyond belief with God’s unending power and grace, as you submit to His covenant and commandments.
The Lord’s Prayer:
“Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.
Matthew 6:9-13 & Luke 11:2-4
Prayer in the format of The Lord's Prayer, step-by-step:
1: Recognize God is In Charge
God, The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is in charge
The Triune God created everything that exists, sustains it in existence, and redeems us.
God is the only one worthy of our worship.
He loves us even though we do not deserve it.
We are called to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.
2: Submit to God’s Will and Plan for Your Life
We want His Kingdom of truth, love, goodness, beauty, and relationship above anything else.
We want His calling, values, and purpose throughout our lives.
We want this for today and for all eternity, on earth now, as it is in heaven.
We will fear God and follow His commandments in a covenantal relationship under Christ’s headship and authority.
3: Express Gratitude & Express Your Needs
Thank God for providing for our physical needs for today.
Thank God for providing for our emotional needs for today.
Thank God for providing for our spiritual needs for today.
4: Confess Sin & Ask for Forgiveness
Thank God for His ultimate forgiveness.
Ask God to reveal how we have wronged our family, friends, and even our enemies.
Ask God for the strength and means to repair and restore where we can.
5: Release & Forgive Others
Holy Spirit give us strength and courage to forgive what others owe us, this may mean you need to forgive those that caused you harm.
Ask God to reveal what injustices you’re having a hard time letting go of.
Ask God to empower you to forgive those who have hurt you.
Forgive the sins of others, just as you have been forgiven of all of your sins by Jesus Christ.
6: Acknowledge Your Need for Help
Ask God to lead us into good habits, routines, behaviors, and environments that reflect His image into the world.
Ask God to protect us from bad habits, routines, behaviors, and environments that lead to sins, wrongful actions, and problematic encounters.
A.C.T.S. Prayer
A – Adoration
God, you are worthy of worship. You are spirit, everywhere, forever, all-knowing, all-powerful, all-loving, all-good, all-just, three persons, self-sufficient, and the greatest being.
(God is the only thing and being worthy of worship, proclaim your worship and adoration for Him)
C – Confession
King of kings, Lord of lords, and ruler of all rulers, I confess my sins…
(confess your sins: mistakes, wrongdoing, problems, and missing the target that God has called you into)
…thank you Jesus Christ for forgiving all of my sins.
T – Thankfulness
God, my Father, Brother, and Helper, thank you for…
(Cultivate a heart of thankfulness for all God has done. Be specific in recognizing people and circumstances that have brought God close to you and thank Him for answered prayers.)
S – Supplication
God The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven, please…
(Supplication is making your petitions to God. Pray for the people in your life who are suffering and for the needs of people throughout the world. Ask God to show you who to pray for today.)