Guided prayer timer
Four parts. One bell each.
Sit down to pray and the mind is on email within a minute. This timer gives the time a shape: four parts, a prompt for each and a bell when it is time to move on, so you can keep your eyes shut.
Choose a length and press begin. A bell sounds at the start of each part.
- AAdoration
- CConfession
- TThanksgiving
- SSupplication
Turn your sound on for the bell. Keep the tab open; the time left also shows in the tab title.
What ACTS stands for
ACTS is a simple order for prayer that many churches teach. It is not a rule from Scripture, only a memory aid that keeps prayer from collapsing into a list of requests.
| Part | What you do | A place to start reading |
|---|---|---|
| Adoration | Tell God who he is. Not what you want; what is true about him. | Psalm 95:1–7; Psalm 145 |
| Confession | Name what you did, said or left undone. Specifics, not a general apology. | 1 John 1:9; Psalm 51 |
| Thanksgiving | Thank him for particular things from the last day or two. | 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18; Psalm 103 |
| Supplication | Ask: for other people first, then for yourself. | Philippians 4:6–7; Matthew 6:9–13 |
Why the order matters
Most of us arrive with requests, so requests go last. Starting with adoration sets what you are about to ask against who you are asking. Confession clears the ground. Thanksgiving reminds you of what has already been given before you ask for more. By the time you reach supplication, the list has often changed.
When the mind wanders
- Pray out loud, even in a whisper. It is much harder to drift mid-sentence.
- Keep paper nearby. When a task barges in, write it down and go back. It will still be there afterwards.
- Use a psalm as the script. Read a line, then say it back in your own words.
- Start short. Four minutes prayed is worth more than twenty planned. Lengthen it when four feels too brief.
Make it daily
Same place, same time, same trigger: after the coffee is poured, before the phone is unlocked. A fixed slot does more for consistency than good intentions do.
Ten minutes a day. Ninety days.
FORGED: Daily Bible for Men is a 90-day routine on iPhone. Each day gives you one short passage with a plain-English brief, one practical challenge and time for prayer.
Get FORGED on the App StoreDay 1, Bible Basics and the Bible glossary are free, with no account needed; the rest of the 90 days is a paid upgrade. Check the App Store for current prices. A devotional routine, not medical or fitness advice.
Honest Little Apps publishes both FORGED and this page. This is a separate browser tool and does not sync with the app. App details checked November 10, 2026.
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