disciples knew how to pray, yet even they hungered for something more.
of His disciples said to Him, "Lord, teach us to pray."
motioned toward that dream boat and said, "I want what he eats!"
That's what the disciples were saying, "Lord, we want what you have.
that energy, confidence and power.
if we slowed it down! And actually thought about what we were saying.
vital with fresh meaning for us?
If we look closely we notice the pattern of the Lord's Prayer is two-fold.
desires to fit divine purposes.
connect us to God and to each other.
temptation and sin. Past, present and future is all covered.
vital to life at all times.
Although we call this "The Lord's Prayer", it's really a disciples' prayer.
between the interests of God and our daily actions?
and treat each other with mercy and compassion, just as God treats us.
And finally, God wants us to stay out of trouble and be free from harm.
what God wants, for us, and for his beloved creation.
What was the first prayer you ever learned and where did you learn it?
Did anyone pray with you, or for you, when you were a child?
If so, who was it?
Estimate how often you repeated the Lord's Prayer in the past year.
How many times did you pray it?
What is the difference between repeating a prayer and praying it?
Do you prefer to use different prayers, or pray the same one over and over again?
Explain the reasons for the answer you picked.
Does praying feel natural to you?
Is it something you learn to do, or can anybody do it?
with her middle child in mind. And last with her youngest child in mind.
to thoughts about God's name, kingdom and will?
Are your needs covered sufficiently in this prayer?
Is there anything more Jesus should have included?
first from God's perspective, and then what it means for you.
any insights you received about the prayer.
begin a new sentence. Then ask God to shed light on the words as you pray.
to a new room and take time to explore it before moving ahead.
St. Francis of Assisi is known for his questions, "Lord, Who are You?
How do the words of the Lord's Prayer answer those questions?