How to Pray (ACTS)

This article was co-authored by Josh Spurlock, MA, LPC, CST and by wikiHow staff writer, Madeleine Flamiano. Josh Spurlock is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the Founder and CEO of MyCounselor.Online. With more than 15 years of experience, he specializes in marriage counseling, family counseling, and sex therapy through a Christian counseling lens. Josh holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics and a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Evangel University.

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When you want to spend a moment with God in prayer, it can be tough to remember all the most important points to address. Here, we’ll discuss “ACTS,” an acronym for Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication. Through the ACTS prayer, you can show your love for God every day and continue to grow your bond with the Lord. Below, we're walking you through the entire process, step by step!