A.C.T.S Prayer #4

Today we look at the letter “S” in our acronym for prayer. S stands for supplication which simply means asking something from God either for self or for others. This as we talked about on day 1 is what we tend to do most but as you see in the order of things probably needs to be last as we work through our prayer. Now there are times when our need is great and as children of God we will come to Him with a need first and thats ok but in a general day of prayer it is best for it to be last in my opinion.

God tells us in His Word supplication is to be done:

Ephesians 6:18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,

And many times we don’t get needs met because we do not ask:

James 4:2 You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have, because you do not ask.

Remember God is not a genie in a bottle, He is interested in getting our needs not our wants. He always know best what we need too, so if we don’t get it is for our best!

One of the most important types of supplication is intercession which is going to the Lord on behalf of someone else. Oh Lord Jesus am I thankful for intercession and the amount of times others have went to God on my behalf! What an honor to have people go to God for you! So make sure you take the needs of others to the throne of God. 

We have two folks interceding for us all the time! Look here:

Romans 8:34 Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.

Romans 8:27 And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.

God is so good to us! Jesus and the Holy Spirit are interceding on our behalf constantly! I am glad I am a follower of Jesus to be on this team!

So there is a guide for your prayer life. Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication. I hope it is beneficial to you!

God bless....Tom