“A Practical Prayer Pattern”
Monday, July 28, 2025Key Verse
“After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name” (Matthew 6:9).
Text —Matthew 6:9-13
Message
Today’s passage is often referred to as the Lord’s Prayer. The Lord gave us as a prayer model to follow and not just a piece to be parroted. Jesus bid us to “pray after this manner.”
We pray directly to God and not to any saint or angel. Prayer begins with praising God, giving glory to His name. We seek first the kingdom of God, pray for the growth of the kingdom and its establishment in the hearts of men. We pray to do God’s will and that our lives may be pleasing in His sight. Jesus asks us to pray for daily sustenance. The prayer teaches us the need to forgive others because we also desire mercy from God. Each day has its portion of evil, so we daily pray for deliverance from any evil occurrences, corrupting influences in the society, and temptations from the adversary, the devil. In conclusion, we end our prayers with praise to God in confidence of answers to our prayers. The Lord has taught us to pray. Pray always so that you will not become a prey.
Quote
Pray for daily sustenance
Challenge
Follow the prayer plan outlined by the Lord.
Prayer for today
Father, give me more grace to be prayerful.