Matthew 6:25-34, Romans 8: 31-32
Jesus teaches us to start off prayer by locating ourselves properly in relationship to God. This is essential; we need to remember who we are, who God is, how he sees us, and what the basis is for asking him with confidence of an answer. Jesus' approach to these tasks is as powerful as it is pure: approach his Father as "our Father." Christ assures us that God is "in heaven" and yet intimately observing us, loving us, and providing for us as "our Father;" this changes everything!