Lord, teach us to pray!

Matthew 6:5-15 

5 “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 6 But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. 

7 “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9 Pray then like this: 

“Our Father(Who art) in heaven, 

   hallowed be your name. 

10 Your kingdom come, 

   your will be done, 

   on earth as it is in heaven. 

11 Give us this day 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 evil. 

14 For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, 15 but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. ESV

How to pray:

1. God is both our ________ and ______.
2. We are to pursues God’s _________ and ______ in us and ____________. 
3. _____ is the ________ of all our _______ day by day. 
4. We are to _________ _____________ for our sin and ______ _____________ freely. 
5. We need God’s daily ____________ to _______ ____________ and ______. 

Mark 1:14-15 

14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” ESV

1 Peter 1:13-19 

13 Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, 15 but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” 17 And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile, 18 knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. ESV

1 Corinthians 10:12-13 

12 Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. 13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. ESV

Ephesians 4:30-32 

30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. ESV

How to pray:

1. God is both our Father and Holy.
2. We are to pursues God’s Kingdom and will in us and everywhere.
3. God is the source of all our needs day by day.
4. We are to request forgiveness for our sin and give forgiveness freely.
5. We need God’s daily guidance to avoid temptation and evil.