Matthew 6:9 KJV After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. We should begin our prayer by acknowledging that God is our Father in heaven and that we honor him. This is an important step in humbling yourself before him and telling him that he is our God and that we trust in his words and wisdom. Matthew 6:10 KJV Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. We let him know that we understand he is still in charge, that his kingdom will roll forth and that it is his will and not our own that we are to listen and obey. It is that same authority that was, and is, used to govern his home in heaven. At this point, we should acknowledge all that he has done for us, all the bounteous blessings he has provided for our good, all the trials that he has blessed us with to learn what we need to learn, and every good thing in our lives. Matthew 6:11 KJV Give us this day our daily bread. We petition him for our needs and the righteous desires of our hearts, not our whims or worldly desires. Our daily bread could include harmony in our homes, patience, more holiness in our speech and actions, the ability to support ourselves and our families, all the things that are daily necessities for our growth and salvation. Matthew 6:12 KJV And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. We should lay before him our sins and transgressions asking for forgiveness and for the strength to forgive everyone who has wronged us. This could be financial debts, but includes so much more. This is our opportunity to repent for our weaknesses, our thoughtlessness, and our disobedience. Matthew 6:13 KJV And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. We pray to him fervently for guidance in our walk and the power to overcome the evils that impede our paths. We pray that our self-mastery will be enough to conquer the adversary and keep us out of hot water. We close by, once again, acknowledging that this is his kingdom and that he has all power. The glory of what we do belongs to him for all that he provides for us. We should close in the holy name of Jesus Christ, our savior and redeemer, and the only way back to our Father.
Posted on: Wed, 03 Sep 2014 10:57:21 +0000