This week we're talking about the Lord's Prayer. From Matthew chapter 6 verse 11 through 13, “Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts as we have also forgiven our debtors and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.”

Jesus taught his followers to pray for what is already on his Father's heart. When we pray this, we are agreeing with God who wants his name kept holy, his kingdom to be established, and his will to be done on earth just like it is done in heaven. Prayer is an attitude of the heart that humbles itself before God and cries out, I need you.

Jesus tells us to pray for ourselves in three areas which is what God wants for us. First, we ask our Father to give us what we need, because he is a generous giver and delights in giving his children good gifts. As we inventory all we have, we recognize that everything has come from him. Second, we ask our Father to forgive us, because he knows there are thoughts we've had, words we've said, unkind things we've done, and love we've withheld. He's a gracious forgiver. He wants us to confess them and be restored with him. And third, we ask our Father to deliver us from temptation, because he knows what we face each day. He's a mighty deliverer who will always rescue us when we ask. And just remember, God is such a good Father to all of us.

So I want to finish out a prayer for us. Lord, you are a good Father. Thank you for your thoughts about me and that you know what I need. Thank you for inviting me to come before you and pray with confidence for these things. As I come to you, you transform me and allow me to trust you more. I give you all the glory and the praise. In Jesus name we pray, Amen