There is a popular acronym that some use to assist them in the content of their prayers. The origin of ACTS (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) as a prayer outline is unknown, although some believe it is displayed in and derived from The Lord\u2019s Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13). Spiritual leaders, from Christians to Catholics, including such well-known personalities as Billy Graham, have promoted its use. While this is a good, helpful prayer-starter, there is much more to prayer than adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication. Acknowledging that every acronym has its limitations; may I suggest a longer version? The Psalmist made reference to \u201cthe mighty acts of the LORD\u201d (Psalm 106:2). So let\u2019s work with MIGHTY: Meditation, Intercession, Giving Up (as in fasting. Remember how often prayer and fasting are mentioned together?), Humbling ourselves, Travail (remember this lost word?), and Yielding (the \u201cnevertheless, Your will be done\u201d idea). It\u2019s not much of an acronym, but its mine. Feel free to substitute your own words, but let\u2019s acknowledge that while prayer is ACTS, it is more than ACTS.<\/p>\n
Join me this week in praying for the following global concerns:
\n\u2022 We prayed for the Warsaw (Poland) Festival of Hope. Now give thanks that over 1,500 people came forward during the invitation time on the first night of the meeting and hundreds responded to Franklin Graham\u2019s invitation to pray the sinner\u2019s prayer.
\n\u2022 Pray for the twelve member Partnership Visit team that will be spending the week in Vancouver, Canada considering partnerships with new church starts.
\n\u2022 We prayed for Kimberly\u2019s (eastern Hungary) successful back surgery. Now give thanks that the surgery relieved the pain she was having down her leg. Pray that her continued recovery will be quick and complete.
\n\u2022 Pray for those who serve in dangerous places of the world and those who serve under tight security.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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