Lords prayer

Lord's Prayer

A model for prayer provided by Jesus to teach His disciples how to approach God with reverence, trust, and humility.

Three expressions of prayer

Vocal prayer, meditation, and contemplation, each differing in engagement and purpose.

Five forms of prayer

Blessing & Adoration, Petition, Intercession, Thanksgiving, and Praise, each with distinct purposes and examples.

Jesus as Teacher of Prayer

Jesus provides a model for prayer to teach His disciples how to approach God with reverence, trust, and humility.

God's Kingdom and Will

The prayer asks for God's reign to be present on earth and for His will to guide our lives.

Dependence on God

Signified by 'Give us our daily bread,' it emphasizes trusting God for our physical and spiritual needs.

Forgiveness and Mercy

Jesus highlights the importance of forgiving others as we seek God's forgiveness, reminding us that we must extend mercy to receive it.

Spiritual Protection

The prayer asks for deliverance from temptation and evil, acknowledging our reliance on God's strength in moments of trial.

Personal and communal prayer

Prayer should address God as 'Father' while also praying for 'us' as a community.

Key spiritual priorities

Worship, dependence on God, forgiveness, and trust in divine guidance.

Consistency in prayer

Encourages believers toward a deeper, ongoing relationship with God.

God is a loving Father

Jesus invites us to call God 'Father,' showing that we have an intimate, personal relationship with Him.

Prayer is an act of trust

Teaches us to surrender to God's will and seek His guidance daily.

Forgiveness is central

Our willingness to forgive others reflects our openness to receiving God's mercy.

Vocal Prayer

Spoken or recited prayers that engage the heart and mind through words.

Meditation

A reflective form of prayer that involves engaging the mind, imagination, and emotions to grow in understanding of God's will.

Contemplation

A silent, wordless prayer in which a person rests in God's presence, listening rather than speaking.

Blessing & Adoration

A prayer that acknowledges God's greatness, holiness, and love, offering Him worship and praise.

Petition

A prayer in which we ask God for help, guidance, or our personal needs.

Intercession

A prayer offered on behalf of others, reflecting Christ's role as the ultimate intercessor before God.

Thanksgiving

A prayer of gratitude, thanking God for His blessings, love, and faithfulness.

Praise

A joyful prayer that glorifies God simply for who He is—not just for what He has done for us.