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In Matthew 6, Jesus not only told His followers how not to pray (not like the hypocrites; not to be seen by others; not with empty phrases), but He also told them how to pray.
While we don’t have to use these exact words every time we talk to God (Jesus didn’t!), we can use this pattern of what we call “The Lord’s Prayer” to frame our own conversations with God.
This week we’re memorizing Matthew 6:9-11. Here Jesus begins his prayer with:
- Praising God’s holy name,
- Declaring that His kingdom and will be done, and
- Asking that daily needs be met.
Can we include these elements into our own prayers this week?
On what occasions do you pray the Lord’s Prayer? Please share in the comments.
Hi Lisa, How do I join the group in Scripture Typer? I have a Pro account but I don’t know how to find our group.Thanks so much!Pam
This link should take you there, Pam. If not, let me know and we’ll try something else. :)
https://scripturetyper.com/Group/View/d8b5b0f3d1/
The year that our family traveled cross country and slept in a tent each night, I had just finished teaching a series on The Lord’s Prayer, so I had it very fresh in my mind. That summer, those words guided me in my very limited and not very private devotional times, so that I was able to hang onto truth in the midst of a busy (but wonderful) time!
You’re a braver and stronger woman than I am if you slept in a tent all across the country. :) But what a blessing that you had the Lord’s Prayer with you the whole time. That’s a beautiful memory that not many have. Thanks for sharing, Michele!