Most of us know of the helpful acrostic "ACTS" when it comes to formulating prayers. Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication. Author Carol J. Ruvolo encourages her readers in her book entitled "Before the Throne of God" to rethink the acrostic to look more like the "TACS" picture I have included above. In reality, how can we adore our God without also thanking Him? How can we confess our sins without a deep appreciation for His forgiveness? Even more, how can we possibly make requests without gratitude for His promises to provide all we need for body and soul? The following is a quote from Ruvolo's book, page 103.
Knowing that Satan takes aim at our prayers, we can defend against his attack by covering those prayers with thanksgiving. The umbrella of gratitude concentrates our attention on the goodness of God. It fills our minds with His glory (adoration), humbles our souls with His grace (confession), and inspires our hope with His promises (supplication). The umbrella of gratitude turns our eyes away from the world and uproots discontentment. Gratitude itself (thanksgiving) fosters deeper gratitude, building an impermeable shield around the hearts of the saints.
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