The Healing Path of Prayer

Martha and Mary

Luke 10:38–42 NIV

As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”

What caused the disciples to ask Jesus how to pray?

Luke 11:1 NIV

One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.”

Jesus was praying before them.

You are worthy.

I am needy.

Give me what I need.

Spiritual food

Physical food

Clothing

Shelter

Purpose

Forgive me my sins.

Teach me to “love” as You have “loved” me.

How do I release them and how do I bless them.

Lead me.

Help me defeat temptation.

Deliver me from the evil one.