Elements of Personal Prayer: C.A.S.T.

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.—I Peter 5:7 (KJV)

I developed the acrostic C.A.S.T. to help guide my personal prayer time. I believe these 4 elements of prayer are essential.

1. CONFESSION

1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

2. ADORATION

Psalm 35:28: And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness [and] of thy praise all the day long.

3. SUPPLICATION

Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

4. THANKSGIVING

I Thessalonians 5:16-18: Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus.