THE LORDS PRAYER-Prayer Guide
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THE LORD’S PRAYER
THE LORD’S PRAYER
One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When He finished, one
1 He was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John also taught his disciples.”
of his disciples said to him, “Lord,
teach us to pray…” ().
“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come,
9 In this manner, therefore, 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 this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. 13 And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily
bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one, for
“Our Father in heaven...”
“Our Father in heaven...”
yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever”
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“Our Father in heaven...”
“Our Father in heaven...”
1. CONNECT WITH GOD RELATIONALLY
You have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead,
15 For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear. Instead, you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father!”
you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children.
Now we call him, “Abba, Father”
God loves for us to call Him our Father. Establish your intimate relationship with Him and thank Him for the relationship you have with Him.
( NLT).
God loves for us to call Him our Father. Establish your intimate
relationship with Him and thank Him for the relationship you have with
Him.
“…Hallowed be Your Name…”
“…Hallowed be Your Name…”
2. WORSHIP HIS NAME
10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are protected.
What are His Names?
be safe ( MSG).
What are His Names?
Righteousness – He makes me clean.
Sanctifier – He has called me and set me apart.
Healer – He heals all my diseases.
Banner of Victory – He has defeated my enemy.
Shepherd – He speaks to me and leads me.
Peace – He is my peace in every storm.
Provider – He supplies all of my needs.
“…Your Kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven…”
“…Your Kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven…”
earth as it is in heaven…”
3. PRAY HIS AGENDA FIRST
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31 “But seek his kingdom, and these things will be provided for you.
the Kingdom of God your primary concern
God’s priorities:
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God’s priorities:
Saving the Lost.
Guiding those in authority – parental, spiritual, governmental, workplace.
workplace.
His will in us.
“…Give us this day our daily bread…”
“…Give us this day our daily bread…”
4. DEPEND ON HIM FOR EVERYTHING
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1 I lift my eyes toward the mountains. Where will my help come from? 2 My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth! (
Ask God for what you want and need and then trust Him for the answer.
NLT).
Ask God for what you want and need and then trust Him for the answer.
“…Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors…”
“…Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors…”
debtors…”
5. GET YOUR HEART RIGHT WITH GOD AND PEOPLE
5. GET YOUR HEART RIGHT WITH GOD AND PEOPLE
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9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
sins and purify us from all unrighteousness
Ask God to check your heart and motives. Receive His forgiveness for any area that He brings to mind.
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Ask God to check your heart and motives. Receive His forgiveness for
any area that He brings to mind.
Forgive anyone who has offended you in any way.
people in advance.
“…And do not lead us into temptation but deliver us from the evil one…”
“…And do not lead us into temptation but deliver us from the evil one…”
deliver us from the evil one…”
6. ENGAGE IN SPIRITUAL WARFARE
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers,
against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and
12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against evil, spiritual forces in the heavens.
against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms (Ephesians
Take your stand against the enemy and fight the good fight of faith.
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Take your stand against the enemy and fight the good fight of faith.
Every lie that the enemy has told you should be replaced with the truth of God’s Word.
Reclaim back to God areas of your life that the enemy might be using.
of God’s Word.
“…For yours is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory forever.”
“…For yours is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory forever.”
the Glory forever.”
7. EXPRESS FAITH IN GOD’S ABILITY
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17 Oh, Lord God! You yourself made the heavens and earth by your great power and with your outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for you!
your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you”
End your prayer time by reminding yourself of God’s ability. Return to praise.
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End your prayer time by reminding yourself of God’s ability. Return to
praise and make your faith declarations.
“Yours is the Kingdom” – all rule belongs to You.
“Yours is the Power” – all mightiness flows from You.
“Yours is the Glory” – Your victory shall be complete.