While scripture reveals the character and nature of God, prayer is the place where we go to form a 

relationship with Him. It’s simply a conversation with the One we love. How can we develop a deep 

relationship of prayer? On this episode we’ll explore some ways to approach prayer and some of the 

questions and issues that affect our prayer.

Formats for Prayers

The ACTS method of Christian prayer:

ADORATION: Give God praise and honor for who He is as Lord over all.

CONFESSION: Honestly confess and repent of the sin in your life.

THANKSGIVING: Verbalize what you’re grateful for in your life and in the world around you.

SUPPLICATION: Pray for the needs of others and yourself.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

This prayer has been broken down many ways as a model.                  Here are three models to identify the 

various sections.

His Name, His kingdom, His will, Give us, Forgive us, Lead us, Deliver us. (Andrew Murray)

God’s glory, God’s kingdom, God’s will, Provision, Forgiveness, Guidance, Protection.

His Presence, His praise, His Purpose, His Provision, His Pardon, His Protection

Quotes

“The first and chief need of our Christian life is fellowship with God.” Andrew Murray

“God will either give us what we ask or give us what we would have asked if we knew everything that 

He knows.” Timothy Keller

“God is too good to be unkind and He is too wise to be mistaken. And when we cannot trace His 

hand, we must trust His heart.” Charles Spurgeon

Bible Verses Quoted:

Matthew 18:19-20

Romans 8:28-29

Luke 18:1-8 

I John 5:14

Jeremiah 33:3 

Mark 14:36 

James 4:8 

Other Resources

Christenson, Evelyn Carol. What Happens When Women Pray. (2008)

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