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The Paternal Need: "Our Father" (v.9).
When you pray, all needs are met by the benevolence
(kindness/generosity) of a loving Father. Our first
address to God in prayer is Father through Jesus by
the power of Holy Spirit. John 16:23, “…whatever you
ask the Father in My (Jesus) name He will give you.”
Matthew 23:9, “Do not call anyone on earth your
father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven.”
God's Presence: "Hallowed be Your name" (v.9).
Enter His presence through praise. Psalm 100:4, “Enter
into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts
with praise; be thankful to Him, and bless His name.”,
and call Him “Father” because of Christ’s atoning
blood, Hebrews 10:19-22, “…having boldness to enter
into the Holy of Holies by the blood of Jesus, by a
new and living way which He has consecrated for us
through the veil…, let us draw near with a true heart
in full assurance of faith…” and Galatians 4:4-6,
“…And because you are sons, God has sent forth the
Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying, Abba,
Father.”
God’s Priorities: “Your Kingdom come” (v. 10).
Declare that His kingdom priorities shall be
established in yourself, your loved ones, your church,
and your nation. Romans 14:17, “for the kingdom of God
is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and
peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 6:33, “But
seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness,
and all these things shall be added to you.” As Jesus
is a greatest King, so welcome Him as your important
King.
God’s Provision: “Give us” (v. 11).
Jesus (Jehovah Jireh, the Provider) told us to pray
daily, asking Him to supply all our needs. Philippians
4:19, “And my God shall supply all your need according
to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Ask God and
you will receive from him. You did not receive because
you did not ask God. James 4:2, “… Yet you do not have
because you do not ask.” You may say, “God know my
need before I ask Him so I don’t need to ask and
pray.” No, it won’t work unless you pray and ask Him!
God’s Forgiveness: “And forgive us” (v.12).
You need God’s forgiveness, and you need to forgive
others. Daily set your will to walk in love and
forgiveness. Matthew 6:14-15, “For if you forgive men
their trespasses (sins), your heavenly Father will
also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their
trespasses (sins), neither will your Father forgive
your trespasses (sins).”
Power Over Satan: “And do not lead us . . .
deliver us from the evil one” (v.13).
Pray a hedge (an enclosed fence) of protection about
yourself and your loved ones. Job 1:9-10, “And Satan
answered the Lord and said, ‘Does Job fear God for
nothing? Have You not made a hedge around him, and
around his house, and around all that he has on every
side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his
livestock have increased in the land.’” and Psalm 91.
Put on your armour of God, Ephesians. 6:14-18. Romans
8:37, “…we are more than conquerors through Him who
loves us.”
Divine Partnership: “For Yours is the kingdom” (v.
13).
Praise God for sharing His kingdom, power, and glory
with you. God can do on Himself without you but He
rather chooses by giving you a great privilege to
share with Him in everything. 2 Timothy 4:18, “And the
Lord shall deliver me from every evil work and will
preserve me to His heavenly kingdom, to whom be glory
forever and ever. Amen.” And John 17:22, “And I have
given them the glory which You have given Me, that
they may be one, even as We are one,” and Luke 10:19.
God is your Divine Partnership as well.
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This is the basic and
simple example of prayer that teaches you how to pray. |
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Written by Paulo Pinto (D), Johannesburg, July 2002 |
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