K in WALK is for Kneel in Prayer
Jesus was a person of prayer.
The Bible says,
“Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed” (Mark 1:29)
If Jesus, the Son of God, made it a practice to start the day in prayer to God the Father should you not do the same? As your prayer life goes so goes your relationship with God. It is impossible to have a powerful relationship with God without spending significant time and energy in prayer.
You may have a desire to pray but are not sure how to begin. Prayer has been described as simply talking to God. It is that and much more. Prayer is discovering the heart of God and praying for what God desires. God desires for you to know him and love him. He already loves you. His love will not be complete until you realize his purposes and his love for you. The regular practice of prayer combined with consistent Bible study will direct you in God’s purpose for your life.
There is an acrostic that has become very popular in helping people remember how to pray. The acrostic is ACTS.
- A is for Adoration. Adoration is a time to adore God and give him glory. This is much like the first petition in the Lord’s Prayer.
- C is for Confession. This is when you agree with God concerning sin in your life and ask for his forgiveness and when you tell God you are forgiving others. It is like the fifth petition of the Lord’s Prayer.
- T is for Thanksgiving. This is when you thank your Heavenly Father for the blessings in your life.
- S is for Supplication. This is much like the whole second section of the Lord’s Prayer. Supplication means, “to ask.” Supplication includes intercession and petition. Intercession is prayer you pray for others. Petition is prayer you pray for yourself. Both of these kinds of prayers are important and should be practiced.
You should personally spend time in prayer and include all these elements in your prayers. Many have found it helpful to write their prayers in a journal. You will have personal prayer needs you would like other Christians to pray for. Journaling them will help you remember them so you can look back at a later date and see how God answered them. The best time to pray using the ACTS method is after you have done your Bible study. The Bible reading and Bible study will prepare you for prayer.