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Week 3

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Embracing the Lord's Prayer

Overview:

In Matthew 6:9-13 and Luke 11:1-4, Jesus teaches His disciples how to pray, offering a simple yet profound model known as the Lord’s Prayer. This prayer encompasses praise, submission, provision, forgiveness, and protection, covering every aspect of our relationship with God and the world. As we pray through this prayer this week, we invite you to reflect on its richness and use it as a guide to deepen your connection with God.

Prayer Prompt for the Week:

Each day, take time to pray through the Lord’s Prayer, slowly and thoughtfully, allowing each line to guide you in prayer. You can use the following structure:

“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name”
Start by honoring God’s holiness. Thank Him for who He is and the privilege of being called His child.
“Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven”
Pray for God’s will to be made manifest in your life and in the world. Ask for His kingdom to come in your heart, your relationships, and your circumstances.
“Give us this day our daily bread”
Ask God to meet your needs—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Trust Him for provision, and pray for others who are struggling.
“And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors”
Reflect on areas where you need God’s forgiveness and mercy. Also, ask God to help you forgive those who have wronged you.
“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil”
Pray for strength to resist temptation and for God’s protection from evil in all its forms.

Questions for Reflection:

How does the Lord’s Prayer shape your understanding of God’s priorities in your life—His holiness, His kingdom, His provision, and His forgiveness?
Which part of the Lord’s Prayer resonates with you the most right now, and how can you apply it more intentionally in your daily life?

Tips for Using This Prayer:

Personal Prayer Time: Take 10-15 minutes each day to reflect on one section of the Lord’s Prayer. Meditate on the meaning behind each line and allow it to shape your conversation with God.
Family or Group Prayer: Pray together with loved ones or in a group setting. Each person can take turns praying through different aspects of the Lord’s Prayer, inviting both personal and collective reflection. Parents and guardians, if you haven’t already, this would be a good time to memorize the Lord’s prayer as a family. Recite it out loud on a regular basis so it’s ingrained in your memory. You can even find a song to help aid in the memorization process
Journaling: After each prayer time, journal about any insights, challenges, or moments of clarity you experience. This can deepen your awareness of how God is working in your life as you pray.
Be Present & Reflect: Don’t rush through the prayer. Allow it to unfold slowly. Pause after each phrase to reflect on what it truly means in your current circumstances.

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