now critical that you respond back to God regarding what He has been saying to you. It is important to actually write out your prayer this will save you from a vague, foggy response. It will also be helpful to be able to look back on these prayers over the months and years to see God's dealings with you, and how you have grown. Use the section marked "My Prayer to God" to record a brief prayer of application. Make sure to keep it personal (i. e. using "I", "me","my",etc.), focussing on what you should be doing, rather than on what others should do, learn etc. Step Seven-Pray the passage back to God Take some time to pray your written prayer to God. Remember to thank Him for the grace He will give you to live out what He has prompted you to pray about. Pray about other things Now that you have responded back to God regarding what you have read it is time to pray about other things. It is helpful to follow the pattern given in The Lord's Prayer (Mt. 6:9-13), or to use the ACTS acronym to give balance to your prayer life. A doration - Worship God for who He is. C onfession - Confess your sins in the light of His holiness. T hanksgiving - Thank Him for His provisions and promises. S upplication - Pray for His supply of grace to meet your needs and the needs of others. Fifteen Minutes With God