40 days of Prayer – The Pattern for Prayer Part 1

Jesus didn’t say, “This is what you should pray.”  He said, “This is how you should pray.”  The Lord’s Prayer is not a magic spell or incantation.  Instead, the Lord’s Prayer is a pattern for prayer.

The Lord’s Prayer is a ten-step pathway that will lead you to a deeper, closer relationship with God.

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Discussion Topics:

1. Prayer starts with who God is; it doesn’t start with what you need.  Why do you think Jesus taught us to praise God (hallowed by your name) and to surrender to God (your kingdom come, your will be done) before we make our requests to God?
2. Pastor listed some of the names of God: Creator, Father, Savior, Shepherd, Shield, Counselor, Comforter, and Friend.  Which name reminds you most of God’s presence in your life or resonates with you in your current circumstance?
3. The Lord’s Prayer teaches us to ask God for our daily bread.  Share a story of how God has provided for you.

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