READING: Matthew 6:9-13
Jesus gave us this model prayer in Matthew 6 to help us pray. Many folks have pointed out that this petition provides us a pattern for prayer:
A = adoration (praising God for who He is)
C = confession (confessing and seeking God’s forgiveness for our sin)
T = thanksgiving (expressing thanks to God for His many blessings)
S = supplication (praying for others)
Here, then, is another way follow this pattern. Rather than praying the entire prayer each day, choose to focus on only one aspect each day:
Monday = adoration (spending the whole day praising God for who He is; after all, He’s that magnificent!)
Tuesday = confession (asking God all day long to point out your sin so you can seek forgiveness and turn away from your sin—this day is often a tough one!)
Wednesday = thanksgiving (thanking God the entire day for everything—from the first breath you take)
Thursday = supplication (all day long, praying for others)
Friday = adoration (returning to praising God for who He is all day)
I challenge you to pray this way during the upcoming week.
PRAYER: “Lord, teach me to pray.”
TOMORROW’S READING: Leviticus 26-27, Mark 4:21-41