Jesus, Teach Us To Pray

By Mary Vee
Luke 11 

Peter

My name is Peter. The other disciples and I had supper at Martha and Mary's house recently.

On a day soon after, Jesus went off by himself to pray. He had done this many times while we were in his service. We knew he would return when he was ready. 

When he rejoined us, one disciple asked him to teach us how to pray. "John had taught his disciples. We would like you to teach us."




Jesus said, "When you pray say your words from your heart, not flowery words. God is not impressed by those. Like this: 


Our Father who is in Heaven
Hallowed be your name
Your kingdom come
Your will be done
On Earth, as it is in Heaven
Give us this day our daily bread
And forgive us our sins
As we forgive those who have sinned against us
And lead us not into temptation
But deliver us from the Evil One
For yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever.
Amen.

Do you understand?" Jesus waited for questions.

Photo by Mary
Land near Jerusalem

But we didn't have any. The prayer was one we could easily say. We should first praise God, speak our heart needs then ask forgiveness and protection. And end with praise.

Before this time I had struggled because I thought the God of Heaven would want words that only a rabbi could speak.

Now I understand. Thanks to Jesus.

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*Author of blog's note: If you have questions, please feel free to leave them in the comment section. I will see them and will answer as best I can or direct you to a source.


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sources: 
*A Harmony of the Gospels for Historical Study, An Analytical Synopsis of the Four Gospels by William Arnold Stevens and Ernest DeWitt Burton, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York 1932
*New International Version, New King James Version. 
*My Bible College training.
*My notes and walk through classes I've taught in Children's church. Answers to student questions, etc.
*Pastoral sermons on this time
*Matthew Henry Commentary
*F. LaGard Smith Commentary
*My notes from my trip to Israel.
*Photos from my trip to Israel.