I am just going to sum up Ch. 8 for us this time! It continues to stress how important prayer is in our lives and how it can change lives! Karol gives some tips for your prayer time. I love how she states that "prayer cannot be reduced to a formula." Prayer is our conversation with God. There might be days in a row where our prayers are pretty much the same, but then there are some times that our emotions just flood out. Here is an acronym Karol suggest using if you are just starting out with your daily prayers. ACTS.
A: "Adoration"- Praise God!
C: "Confession" - Confess your sins to God, let him know that YOU know you can do this without him.
T: "Thanksgiving"- Thank God for all that he has given you.
S: "Supplication"- You can ask God for things, thank him, adore him and confess to him, but dont just leave it at that. Don't just ask God to help you throughout the day and stop there, but ask for specific things, like wisdom or patience in a certain situation or when you come into contact with someone at work.
Karol also suggests getting together with a friend to have a special prayer time. Being with someone who cares for you and that you trust, praying with and for each other can strengthen your bond not only with each other but God as well. :)
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