# 19. 2017 Dev. Mt. 6: 9-13. Praying. Read verses 5-14. The purpose of these devotionals is to draw closer to God by memorizing selected passages of Scripture. Further, to view the passage in context and grow spiritually by applying His Word to our daily living with family, friends and others. All passages are taken from the NIV.
Matthew 6:5-14 9 “This, then, is how you should pray:
“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,
10 your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
11 Give us today our daily bread.12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.”
Jesus here has the same attitude as he has for when we give to the poor, don’t pray to impress others with fancy or with many words, pray to God alone. “Your Father knows what you need before you ask him. This then, is how you should pray:”
“Our Father in heaven,” Jesus makes it personal “our Father in heaven” Generally speaking, fathers love their children, care for them, and sets the ground work for them to live long and happy lives.
“Hallowed be your name:” Jesus praises His father and He wants us to praise Him as we pray.
“Your Kingdom Come”: When we pray this prayer we are asking Jesus to return to complete the coming of the Kingdom with the New Heaven and New Earth.
“Give us this day our daily bread”: When we pray this what do we think about; our jobs, our pay checks, the money we have invested, the money we have in the bank? Do we depend on God everyday? Or are simply giving lip service that we depend on God for our daily bread?
“and forgive us our debts, (sins) as we as also forgiven our debtors” (those who sin against us). Jesus elaborates on forgiveness in verse 14, Jesus says: If we forgive others God will forgive us but if we don’t neither will God forgive us. Strong words.
“Lead us not into temptation” (In other words protect us and guide us in this broken world) “but deliver us from the evil one.” Many people no longer believe that Satan is real but believe me he is active in this world.
All of our praying should include: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving and Supplication (ACTS). The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective (James 5:16). Praise God!
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