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The acrostic ACTS stands for Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication. What would happen if each were removed from devotions? (For example, what would happen if adoration were removed from your prayers?)
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It really is acknowledging who God is and when we do the other parts of the acrostic make sense and flow.
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We need to remember how awesome God truly is.
If Confession were removed, will He forgive our sins?
We need to thank God for His wonderful blessings.
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If each were removed from devotion then it would not have the same weight and significance. Having all four completes the cycle and makes the devotion more real. The only issue would be that we take this not as a formula to be following but a deeply held belief that strengthens and uplifts.
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If adoration was removed, I would not be honoring God, which would make my prayers empty. If I didn’t confess my sins, it would show that I was not repentant of those sins. If I didn’t thank God for all he has done for me, then why would he continue to listen to my prayers. If I can’t ask God for help, who will ever help me?
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If adoration was removed, means I was not exalting God, not praying from my heart; if I didn’t confess my sins, then how God forgive my sins or how could imbue truly repentant? If I didn’t thank God for His amazing Grace, love, mercy or for forgiveness, why should he continue to be merciful to me If I’m not grateful? How can I ask for help for others if no can’t come to God with the right heart for myself?
