043 Disciplines of Faith 4

The ACTS of Prayer Pt. 2 The Lord's Prayer and "ACTS" are meant to guide, help, and center us, keeping us on His track. This is not meant to be a rigid blueprint or for us to have canned prayers; rather, it is a method and guide to help us build our prayer time. This ACTS has been around for many decades and has served many countless Christians well. It should serve you well too! Use this method to ask God for guidance all through the day. Use this as a discipline to praise Him, to be thankful, and to seek needs. Every breath you take, every step you make, and every task you do is to be spent in Him. You are already His child, so live that way as people of prayer. Think about and foresee your day with Him. What You Will Hear Prayer can meet all things and needs. How would you define The Discipline of Prayer? Are you a person who naturally prays in all situations you face¾from daily life to future activities for your own needs and those of others, too?  If not, why not? What part does prayer play in your relationships with church members, friends, coworkers, and family? If you see a need, do you first pray? If not, what do you do? What should you do? How does prayerlessness counteract prayerfulness? What is the cost to the Kingdom of God when the church does not engage in prayer or teach and encourage its people to be people of prayer? What happens to your relationship with God, with others, and with the opportunities God gives you when you refuse to pray? When have you exercised prayerfulness the most? In what situation did you fail to engage in prayer when you should have? What issue is in your life that would improve with more prayerfulness? What can you do to make sure that prayer is your first response to all thoughts and encounters in your life? What will you do and when will you do it so you can improve your prayer life and relationship with Christ and others? The Discipline of Prayer comes down to our willingness and desire. The Discipline of Prayer does not happen overnight. Break up your prayer times. Spend time with God when you first get up and before bed. Do not be overwhelmed. Concentrate, that is, focus on God. Seek to free your mind of stress, worry, and distractions. Read the newspaper and pray for items regarding your nation, the county in which you live, and your neighbors. Read through the Bible and pray. Use a Bible passage and/or a hymn as prayer templates. Pray out loud. Scripture Psalm 27:8; Psalm 65:2; Luke 11:1-13; 18:1-14; Heb. 11:6; John 3:30; Colossians 1; 2 Peter 1:5-9 Mentioned Uncommon Gospel  Network Flow Therapy Morning Show w/ Cocoa B and Frank Nitti @realpastorwaid Alex Teamer aka ATEAM Pastor Warren Cambpell Lena Byrd Miles I AM Music Group --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisistheday-pastorwaid/support