Jesus Teaches Us How To Pray

 When Jesus was here on earth, He often went off on His own to pray.  Jesus knew the value of seeking His Father’s direction for the daily events in His earthly life.  With His divinity set aside, Jesus was truly a son of man operating in the power of the Holy Spirit.  Jesus’ disciples asked Him to teach them how to pray and He gave them a prayer that is 65 words long and yet offers wisdom and insight into the most important issues of life. 

 Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.  Your kingdom come.  Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.  Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.  (Matthew 6:9b-13 NKJV

 When we give our will and life over to the care of God, we move out of Satan’s kingdom and enter the Kingdom of God.  We must stand firmly on this truth.  Through prayer and meditation on God’s word, we will increase our conscious contact with God and experience His help in every area of our life. 

Prayer: Heavenly Father, Help me to stand firm on the truth of Your word and to pray continually for Your guidance in all my affairs. May my words and actions reflect Your Kingdom here on earth.  Amen