Prayer

A - Adoration, giving praise to God

C - Confession, confessing your sins to God

‘cry out to him day and night’

T - Thanksgiving, giving thanks to God

S - supplication, asking God for help

‘ everyone who asks receives’ Matthew

The Lord’s Prayer

“Our Father in heaven,… but deliver us from evil. Amen.”

Importance

‘Lord, teach us how to pray’ Luke and Jesus answered with this prayer
A model of good prayer, includes ACTS
A reminder that God is the Father of the whole Christian community and can create a sense of unity (universalism)
Can be used in many context, e.g. Liturgical/ private worship, Holy Communion, baptism, marriages, funerals, schools, etc.
Encourages reflection in the middle of a busy life
Gives a sense of peace
Gives strength in times of suffering or trouble and helps Christians accept God’s will

Informal prayer