How to Pray in a Prayer Vigil

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So how do we pray in our Prayer Vigil?

1) Plan on an extended time- have a Bible beside you, a prayer list/journal- or computer beside you (you can access our church web page and church prayer list that way).  You may want to make sure you have access to a cup of water or coffee.  Tell your family/friends you will be unavailable for about 15 minutes. 

2) Posture and Place- Change your posture.  You may want to stand, kneel, sit, open or close your eyes- fold or raise your hands for variety.  Pick a quiet place where you will not be disturbed. 

3) Prayer- think about ACTS- Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication. 
Adoration- consider praying over the names of God- or the attributes of God.
Confession- use the Ten Commandments and confess each one. Read Psalm 51
Thanksgiving- Make a list of things you want to thank God for in your prayer journal .
Supplication- use the prayer requests in the prayer page- and add your own.
    Pray for family, friends, neighbors, church needs (like stewardship campaign and building new building).  Pray for yourself- how you might grow physically, spiritually, mentally, and socially. 

If you work your way through this- you may find that 15 minutes is not enough. 

Here is a link on why have prayer vigils.