Adoration:
Thoughts to Consider:
Reflect on how technology, including your computer, can be a tool for creativity, learning, and connecting with others. Praise God for the wisdom and ingenuity He has given humanity to create such tools.
Scripture:
- Psalm 145:3 (NIV): “Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom.”
- Isaiah 40:28 (NIV): “Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.”
Confession:
Thoughts to Consider:
Consider how you may have misused your computer—perhaps spending too much time on social media, engaging in unproductive activities, or encountering inappropriate content. Acknowledge these areas and seek God’s forgiveness.
Scripture:
- 1 John 1:9 (NIV): “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
- Psalm 51:10 (NIV): “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”
Thanksgiving:
Thoughts to Consider:
Express gratitude for the benefits your computer brings—access to information, the ability to communicate with loved ones, and resources for personal and spiritual growth. Thank God for how He uses technology in your life.
Scripture:
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV): “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
- Psalm 107:1 (NIV): “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.”
Supplication:
Thoughts to Consider:
Bring before God your desires and needs related to your computer usage. Pray for wisdom in how to use technology to glorify Him, for protection against distractions, and for opportunities to share His love through your online interactions.
Scripture:
- Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV): “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
- James 1:5 (NIV): “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”
Conclusion:
As you engage in prayer using the ACTS model with your computer as a focal point, may you find deeper connections with God and a renewed perspective on how to utilize technology for His glory.
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