"Our Father in the skies, your name must be kept holy. Your kingdom must come. Your will must be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us our daily bread today. Forgive our debts like we forgive our debtors. Don't lead us into temptation. Deliver us from the evil one." Matthew 6:9ff.
So how should we pray? Like that, says Jesus. God, our father. Deep respect. Yielding to God's rule in our hearts. Recognizing our every material need is fulfilled from God. Recognizing our every spiritual need is fulfilled from God. Petitioning God to forgive us conditionally: like we forgive others. Needing God's help against temptations. Needing God's deliverance from the devil. Pray like that. In the name of Jesus.
When we meet with a brother or sister today we pray like that. And together we also pray: Thank You, Father, for hearing us!
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