Prayer

How to Pray

Adoration

Begin by worshipping God for who He is. Focus on His character and His attributes.

For example, “God, thank You for being trustworthy and kind. You have never broken a promise, and everything You say will happen. I praise You for being all-knowing. You’re seated above the heavens and You oversee the galaxies, but not one detail escapes You. You take care of the sparrows and You count every hair on my head. You know everything about me, and yet You love me anyway…

Confession

it’s important to confess our sins to God, to name them, acknowledge them, and ask His forgiveness for them. And once we have done so, we can rest assured that He is faithful and just to forgive us

Thanksgiving

After you’ve received forgiveness, it’s time to give thanks for the many gifts God has blessed you with. Whereas adoration is about who God is, thanksgiving is about what God has done.

Thank Him for the basics, like food, clothing, shelter, family, friends. Thank Him for the big things like salvation, forgiveness, an eternal home, fellowship with brothers and sisters, spiritual giftings. Thank Him for the little things that speak of His care, like the tulips budding in your yard, the gorgeous sunrise that greeted you this morning, and even the unexpected sale on that kitchen staple you always run out of.

Supplication

This is the time to cast your cares on God. Whatever you’re worried about, pour out your heart to Him, and ask Him to move in a mighty way. Ask confidently and boldly, but not demanding. God is not a genie in a bottle but rather a loving Father who gives good gifts to His children (Matthew 7:11). Ask, and then trust that He will do as He sees best.

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