Matthew 6:7-15
And when you are praying, speak not much, as the heathens. For they think that in their much speaking they may be heard. Be not you therefore like to them for your Father knoweth what is needful for you, before you ask him. Thus therefore shall you pray: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our supersubstantial bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. Amen. For if you will forgive men their offences, your heavenly Father will forgive you also your offences. But if you will not forgive men, neither will your Father forgive you your offences.
In teaching the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus offers a model for our relationship with God. He invites us to approach the Father with trust, gratitude, and dependence. This prayer reminds us that God knows our needs and desires our good. As we pray these familiar words, we are challenged to live them—seeking God’s will, extending forgiveness, and trusting Him daily. The Lord’s Prayer is not merely something to recite; it is a guide for living as faithful children of God.