Join us for "The ACTS of Prayer," a six-week series designed to help you grow with God and others through the gift of prayer. Each week, we’ll explore different types of prayer—Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication—while addressing questions like, “Am I doing this right?” and “Why does God answer some prayers but not others?” Whether you’re new to prayer or looking to deepen your connection with God, this series will provide Biblical insights and practical tools to help you experience the power of prayer in a meaningful and guilt-free way.
Takeaway: Adoration: praising God for who He is
For it was You who created my inward parts; You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I will praise You because I have been remarkably and wondrously made. Your works are wondrous, and I know this very well.
– Psalm 139:13-14 (HCSB)
– Psalm 139:13-14 (HCSB)
Our Father delights in hearing from His children.
ACTS of Praying
- Adoration
- Confession
- Thanksgiving
- Supplication
Therefore, you should pray like this: Our Father in heaven, Your Name be honored as holy.
–Matthew 6:9 (HCSB)
–Matthew 6:9 (HCSB)
When I observe Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You set in place, what is a human being that You remember him, a son of man that You look after him? – Psalm 8:3-4 (HCSB)
God, we praise You because You are ______.
Adoration: praising God for who He is
- God, we praise You because You are all-powerful.
By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and all the stars, by the breath of His mouth. – Psalm 33:6 (HCSB)
"Omnipotence is the state of being all-powerful, which theology ascribes to God. Scripture often affirms that all power belongs to God, that all things are possible for God, and that God’s power exceeds what humans can ask or think. For Scripture, God’s omnipotence is not a matter of abstract speculation but a force to be reckoned with. God’s power is revealed in God’s creating and sustaining the universe, in God’s deliverance of Israel from Pharaoh’s forces, in the conquest of Canaan, in the incarnation, in Christ’s death on the cross, and in the ongoing ministry of the church."
– Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
– Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
He got up, rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, 'Silence! Be still!' The wind ceased, and there was a great calm. Then He said to them, 'Why are you fearful? Do you still have no faith?' And they were terrified and asked one another, 'Who then is this? Even the wind and the sea obey Him!'
– Mark 4:39-41 (HCSB)
– Mark 4:39-41 (HCSB)
Adoration: praising God for who He is
- God, we praise You because You are all-powerful.
- God, we praise You because You are holy.
Who among the gods is like You, Lord? Who is like You—glorious in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?
– Exodus 15:11 (HCSB)
– Exodus 15:11 (HCSB)
And one called to another: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Hosts; His glory fills the whole earth.
– Isaiah 6:3 (HCSB)
– Isaiah 6:3 (HCSB)
Day and night they never stop, saying: Holy, holy, holy, Lord God, the Almighty, who was, who is, and who is coming.
– Revelation 4:8 (HCSB)
– Revelation 4:8 (HCSB)
Adoration: praising God for who He is
- God, we praise You because You are all-powerful.
- God, we praise You because You are holy.
- God, we praise You because You are compassionate.
The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and rich in faithful love.
– Psalm 103:8 (HCSB)
– Psalm 103:8 (HCSB)
Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself unstained by the world
– James 1:27 (HCSB)
– James 1:27 (HCSB)
When He saw the crowds, He felt compassion for them, because they were weary and worn out, like sheep without a shepherd.
– Matthew 9:36 (HCSB)
– Matthew 9:36 (HCSB)
Adoration: praising God for who He is
- God, we praise You because You are all-powerful.
- God, we praise You because You are holy.
- God, we praise You because You are compassionate.
- God, we praise You because You are faithful.
Because of the Lord’s faithful love we do not perish, for His mercies never end. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!
– Lamentations 3:22-23 (HCSB)
– Lamentations 3:22-23 (HCSB)
But the Lord is faithful; He will strengthen and guard you from the evil one.
– 2 Thessalonians 3:3 (HCSB)
– 2 Thessalonians 3:3 (HCSB)
Adoration: praising God for who He is
- God, we praise You because You are all-powerful.
- God, we praise You because You are holy.
- God, we praise You because You are compassionate.
- God, we praise You because You are faithful.
- God, we praise You because You are love.
One of His disciples, the one Jesus loved, was reclining close beside Jesus at the table.
– John 13:23 (HCSB)
– John 13:23 (HCSB)
For God loved the world in this way: He gave His One and Only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.
– John 3:16 (HCSB)
– John 3:16 (HCSB)
The one who does not love does not know God, because God is love.
– 1 John 4:8 (HCSB)
– 1 John 4:8 (HCSB)
We love because He first loved us.
– 1 John 4:19 (HCSB)
– 1 John 4:19 (HCSB)
But God proves His own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us!
– Romans 5:8 (HCSB)
– Romans 5:8 (HCSB)
I give you a new command: Love one another. Just as I have loved you, you must also love one another. By this all people will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.
– John 13:34-35 (HCSB)
– John 13:34-35 (HCSB)
God, we praise You because You are _______.
I Love You, Lord.
Discussion Questions //
- When you think about moments that leave you in awe—whether in creation, relationships, or life experiences—what comes to mind?
- The message about prayers of adoration focused on five attributes of God: all-powerful (Psalm 33:6), holy (Exodus 15:11), compassionate (Psalm 103:8), faithful (Lamentations 3:22-23), and love (1 John 4:8). Which of these stands out to you most in this season of life, and why?
- The simple prayer "God, we praise You because You are ______." helps us express adoration. What other attributes of God could you fill in the blank with?
- Worship music is a wonderful form of adoration as we clearly see in the life of David and the Psalms. How has music helped you express praise to God, especially when you’ve struggled to find the words to pray?
- Let’s close by praying prayers of praise and adoration, using the framework of "God, we praise You because You are ______." Take turns lifting up different attributes of God as we worship Him together in prayer.
Worship Setlist //
Praise You Anywhere // The Lord Will Provide // Abandoned // I Love You Lord // Great Are You Lord
Devotional //
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