Teach us to pray

Jesus directs prayer away from public performance and toward the Father who sees in secret. The model prayer begins with God's name, kingdom, and will before moving to bread, forgiveness, and deliverance. Prayer is relationship and dependence, with real requests. Let Jesus set your priorities rather than making prayer a speech designed to impress.

Put the Word into practice

Pray through each request in Matthew 6:9–13 in your own words, giving attention to God's kingdom first.

Search the Scripture

What comes before the requests for daily needs in Jesus' model prayer?

A prayerful response

Father, let Your name be honored and Your will shape my desires and decisions. Amen.