The Prayer the Lord Taught

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Sunday

THE  PRAYER THE LORD TAUGHT  PART 1

Luke 11:1One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples."

Jesus, the sinless Son of God, found it necessary to pray every day. How much more do WE need to pray in order to walk the right path with God?

The disciples realized this and so they asked him HOW to pray. This was His answer:

Luke 11:2-4   2And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.  3Give us day by day our daily bread.  4And forgive us our (TRESPASSES) sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.

Matthew 6: 9-13 9In this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name.   10Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven.  11Give us this day our daily bread.12And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.  13And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom, and the power and the glory for ever. Amen.

IF WE JUST “GET” THE FIRST TWO WORDS OF THE LORD’S PRAYER AND THINK ABOUT IT EVERY DAY, OUR LIVES WILL CHANGE.

Say “Our Father” We could stop right here and have enough for a whole message. We need to understand that, although God is concerned with us individually and wants a personal and intimate relationship with each one of us---HE IS THE GOD OF ALL OF US.

Monday

THE  PRAYER THE LORD TAUGHT PART 2

Anyone who has raised a child has seen what happens when they play with other kids and have toys. “Mine” because their mantra. And, it doesn’t matter if there are two identical toys—they want the one that the other one has. It’s cute for about 30 seconds—then it’s not cute anymore, especially when one or both of them start screaming like they are being tortured. You ask what’s wrong and they say “MY toy…want MY toy!” And you say “but you have your own and they say “NO! Want THAT one!” It’s not even cute for 30 seconds when we who are God’s children do that with one another.

WE NEED TO CONSIDER EACH OTHER---ESPECIALLY WHEN WE PRAY.

Most of the time (if not all) when we pray, we are really saying “My Father” and praying an individual prayer. And, that’s GOOD---there has to be individual prayer—a time when we go into our prayer closet and pray alone and secretly and God will reward each one of us openly.

 There is also a time when we pray corporately and we can do that even on the internet by agreeing in prayer.

But we can also pray individually as a group? Confusing? Not really. We are all joined to one another—part of the same Body and we have also become a congregation of believers who worship together every week. So, when we pray, we need to keep the others in mind and ask on behalf of one another—not just ourselves and our own family.

We in this Body care for one another because we are part of each other. What happens to one of us really affects all of us. What happens in Idaho or Washington affects us down here in Florida and our brothers and sisters all over the world. And, what happens across the world affects each of us.

Tuesday

THE  PRAYER THE LORD TAUGHT PART 3

NOW, THE NEXT PART IS….

Say “Our FATHER” Let’s realize all the time that we are praying to our Father—not to a far away distant Potentate who is not interested in our daily affairs. He is our Abba Father—our Daddy.

Some of us may not have a correct idea of what a father is supposed to be like because our earthly fathers did not treat us the way they should. We need to pray that God gives us the revelation of what a TRUE father is like. We need to find out about our Heavenly Father through His Word and through intimate contact with Him through prayer and worship.

Gal 4:6 (NIV) Because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out "Abba, Father".

He cares intensely about us and He is protective of us. Never doubt it. He paid a great price to make us His children; He gave His Son for us while we were still sinners. How much more will He give to us now that we are His own children.

If OUR OWN MOTHERS AND FATHERS FORSAKE US--GOD WILL TAKE US UP.

We are never alone. We are never without a father.

Wednesday

THE  PRAYER THE LORD TAUGHT PART 4

HEAVEN IS HIS HOME---“Which art IN HEAVEN” God the Father is on His throne in Heaven. Jesus sits at this right Hand where He makes intercession for us with the Father  AND WE ARE SEATED WITH HIM IN HEAVENLY PLACES.

Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

Because of our vital union with Christ, His death is our death, His life is our life, and His exaltation is ours. Our physical position may be on earth, but our spiritual position is “in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.”

Ephesians 1:20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,

Ephesians 2:6  And hath raised us up together,  and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:

Ephesians 3:10 To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,

And the Holy Spirit dwells within us—individually and corporately. The Holy Spirit knows our needs and will pray through us and give us wisdom. He will bring all things to our remembrance.

But, bringing something to our remembrance requires that we learn it to begin with. We can’t remember what we never learned. We need to study His Word.

Thursday

THE  PRAYER THE LORD TAUGHT PART 5

THE NAME OF GOD---“Hallowed be thy Name”. God’s Name is Holy and He wants us to keep that in mind. His name is not just part of a formula we rattle off in prayer; it is holy and sanctified (which means set apart) and not to be spoken lightly, but rather, praised and Glorified.

THE NAME OF GOD LITERALLY MEANS “I AM THAT I AM”

People around us often use the Lord’s name as a swear Word, but that’s not the only way we take the Lord’s Name in Vain. Let’s make sure we honor His Name.

God’s Name is our refuge and our strong tower---it is a fortress for us against the attacks of the enemy.

 Prov 18:10 (NIV) The name of the Lord is a strong tower, the righteous run to it and are safe.

Rom 10:13 (NKJ) For "whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."

SOME OF THE DESCRIPTIVE NAMES OF GOD

Friday

THE  PRAYER THE LORD TAUGHT PART 6

“Thy Kingdom COME” God is not interested in building a religion; He desires to build His Kingdom. The Father sent His Son who was born a king---born THE KING.

WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND WHAT A KINGDOM IS. IT IS NOT A DEMOCRACY OR A REPUBLIC. IN A KINGDOM, EVERYTHING IS OWNED BY THE KING AND HE HAS GOVERNORS TO GOVERN THE KINGDOM IN HIS NAME.

WE ARE A PART OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD—NOT THE KINGDOM OF SELF.

Too many people in this world are busy adding to their own kingdoms. There are rulers of nations who are especially trying to do this and I could name a whole bunch of them here, but I won’t. We just have to make sure that WE aren’t doing this ourselves. God wants to bless our lives but He wants to build HIS kingdom. He wants His Kingdom to be brought to this world through us—for the Kingdom of God is within us.

 Luke 17:21 (KJV) "...the kingdom of God is within you."

Rom 14:17 (NIV) For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Saturday

THE  PRAYER THE LORD TAUGHT PART 7

“Thy will BE DONE ON EARTH as it Is in Heaven” God’s will is already being done in Heaven. He wants for us to pray that it be done on earth. We give up too easily concerning this because we see all the evil and worldliness and willfulness around us and we just want to throw up our hands and sigh. We should not give up. We are the ones who are to pray for God’s will to be done on earth. Who else will do it if not us?

We need to pray that His will be done in each one of us and by each one of us. Not my will, Lord, but Thine. We need to want His will and even that requires prayer. But He is the one who promises to work in us both to will and to do—IF WE PRAY.

We need to do more than give God a shopping list for our OWN wants and needs.

John 4:34 (NIV) "My food", said Jesus, "is to do the will of him who sent me..."

Mat 26:39,42 (NIV) "...Yet not as I will, but as you will... May your will be done."

Mark 3:35 (NAS) "For whoever does the will of God is My brother and My sister and mother."

Eph 5:10,17 (NIV) ...find out what pleases the Lord... understand what the Lord's will is.

Mat 16:19 (Phi) "...whatever you forbid on earth will be what is forbidden in Heaven and whatever you permit on earth will be what is permitted in Heaven!"

Sunday 2

THE  PRAYER THE LORD TAUGHT PART 7

And speaking of needs…

“Give us this day our daily bread”. This, Of course, has a double application—temporal and spiritual. We want God to give us food to eat for today—literally. But we also want spiritual food. It’s the spiritual food that brings every other blessing and provision into our lives.

We want revelation from His Word—for TODAY. Yesterday had its own needs. The problems of tomorrow and next week are to be dealt with then. Today we deal with and ask for provision for TODAY…one day…24 hours.

We can save for the future and that’s good. But, really, we don’t know what the future holds or if our money will even be there. That’s why if we train ourselves to trust in God for DAILY bread, we will never have to fear.

 And we expect to receive what we ask for.

 Prov 30:8 (NIV) Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty or riches, but give me only my daily bread.

Ex 16:14-20 (NIV) When the dew was gone, thin flakes like frost on the ground appeared on the desert floor. When the Israelites saw it, they said to each other, "What is it?" ["Manna", in Hebrew] For they did not know what it was. Moses said to them, "It is the bread the Lord has given you to eat. This is what the Lord has commanded: 'Each one is to gather as much as he needs...' No-one is to keep any of it until morning." However, some of them paid no attention to Moses; they kept part of it until morning, but it was full of maggots and began to smell.

John 6:32-35 (NAS) Jesus therefore said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, it is not Moses who has given you the bread out of heaven, but it is My Father who gives you the true bread out of heaven. For the bread of God is that which comes down out of heaven, and gives life to the world." They said therefore to Him, "Lord, evermore give us this bread." Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me shall not hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst."

Phil 4:6-7 (Phi) Don't worry about anything whatever; whenever you pray tell God every detail of your needs in thankful prayer, and the peace of God, which surpasses human understanding, will keep constant guard over your hearts and minds as they rest in Christ Jesus.

Monday 2

THE  PRAYER THE LORD TAUGHT PART 8

“And forgive us our trespasses” Without forgiveness of sins, God won’t hear our prayers. He has provided a way of forgiving and cleansing. We CONFESS our sins and His Blood cleanses us from all sin.

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness – 1 John 1:9

Confessing our sins requires that we recognize and admit them to ourselves first. That’s not pleasant. It’s something that many people try to avoid, but sins don’t go away just because we deny they exist. In fact, the only way to get rid of them is to admit they exist and confess them to God (and to others if we’ve sinned against people).

1 John 1:8-9 8If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. 9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 10If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word has no place in our lives.

We REPENT of our sin and turn from it.  God wants to forgive us, but sometimes, we don’t want to forgive ourselves. And, we don’t really accept God’s forgiveness. And, sometimes there is a reason why we can’t…because we are not forgiving others!

 Luke 11:4 (NAS) And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us.

Luke 11:4 (Phi) And forgive us our failures, for we forgive everyone who fails us.

Mark 11:25 (NAS) "Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father who is in heaven will also forgive you your transgressions.

Tuesday 2

THE  PRAYER THE LORD TAUGHT PART 9

“As WE FORGIVE those who trespass AGAINST US”.  Aha!!! That’s the catch. Unforgiveness in our hearts is a deal breaker. God won’t forgive us if we refuse to forgive others…PERIOD, EXCLAMATION POINT!!!!

IF WE DON’T RECEIVE FORGIVENESS FROM GOD, THEN OUR PRAYERS WILL NOT GET ANSWERED AND OUR FELLOWSHIP WITH HIM IS BROKEN. AND HE CAN’T FORGIVE US IF WE DON’T FORGIVE OTHERS.

We will never feel forgiven if we don’t forgive others; in fact, the scriptures say we will be tormented if we don’t forgive others. And, certainly our prayers won’t be heard if we don’t forgive others. God says that we are to forgive when we pray. Ask God to show you anything and anyone you have not forgiven.

 Mat 6:14-15 (NIV) "For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins."

Eph 4:32 (NAS) Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.

Col 3:13 (NKJ) ...bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.

And then—forgive yourself—you’re someone too!!

Wednesday 2

THE  PRAYER THE LORD TAUGHT PART 10

“And lead us NOT into temptation” This is very important. We want to be able to resist temptation, but it’s even better if we avoid it in the first place. Only God can do that. His Spirit will guide us on the path we need to take—a path that will lead away from temptations and every pitfall. One of the major ways He guides us is through His Word, through His ministers and other authorities in our lives, through our conscience, and through a still small voice.

 Luke 22:40 (NIV) ..."Pray so that you will not fall into temptation."

Yes, He will show us the way, but then, it is up to us to TAKE that way. If we don’t, we cannot blame Him for what happens. And, He wants us to pray for this guidance—not just take it for granted.

Eph 6:11-17 (NIV) Put on the full armour of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes... Therefore put on the full armour of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled round your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

God’s Word is our Light to guide us:

 PSALM 119:104-105 104Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.  105Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

FOLLOW THAT LIGHT--ALWAYS! Don't leave the path or you will walk in darkness.

Thursday 2

THE  PRAYER THE LORD TAUGHT PART 11

“But deliver us from evil” Pray this every day. Expect it every day—because you need this every day. Deliver us from evil and bring us into goodness is the whole point of the Lord’s prayer.

Remember, people can’t protect or deliver you from evil. They can counsel you and pray for you—but only GOD can deliver you from evil. And He can and will deliver your family too—if you pray.

 2 Thes 3:3 (NIV) But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.

2 Tim 4:18 (NAS) The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed, and will bring me safely to His heavenly kingdom; to Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

God is more powerful than all the forces of hell and He will put use His might and power to protect you—to protect us—because He is our Daddy.

PSALM 91 IS OUR BEST PROTECTION FROM TERRORISM:

 Psalm 91  1He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.  2I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.  3Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.  4He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.  5Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;  6Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.  7A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.  8Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.

 Pray it and believe it!

Friday 2

THE  PRAYER THE LORD TAUGHT PART 12

“For THINE is the Kingdom” Once again, the Kingdom is His and we are His ambassadors---living to bring it into fruition on earth because His Kingdom is within us. We want to bring His Kingdom to others as well as bring others to His Kingdom. We do not want to build our own kingdom. There is one Kingdom and one King: God.

 1 Chr 29:11 (NIV) "Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, O Lord, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all."

“And the POWER” His power is the power that will overrule every other authority on Earth and, at the Name of Jesus, every knee will bow to bring God praise.

 1 Cor 4:20 (NIV) For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.

 His power causes us to be promoted, to succeed, to work, and to prosper. He gives us the power to live each day to the fullest; He gives us the power to gain wealth (that’s what His Word says) and He gives us the power to live a Holy life full of good works. As we use His power to be lights in this world it will bring Glory to our Father, which leads us to the last points…

 Eph 6:10 (NIV) Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.

Saturday 2

THE  PRAYER THE LORD TAUGHT PART 13

“And the GLORY” Everything is for His glory. Everything we pray and do should be for and lead to His Glory. That’s why we were created and that’s the goal of our prayers.

 Ps 145:10-13 (NIV) All you have made will praise you, O Lord; your saints will extol you. They will tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might, so that all men may know of your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdom. Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations...

Isa 42:8 (NAS) I am the Lord, that is My name! I will not give My glory to another...

“Forever” He will never change and His Word will never change. His intentions and purpose will never change and neither will His love for us. He is forever—past, present and future. He is not “I was” or “I will be”; He is “I Am”.

Psalm 45:6 Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of uprightness is the scepter of Your kingdom

 Isaiah 40:8 The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.

Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

“Amen” And that settles it!

Father God, Your people here at Hope Church are joining their hearts and spirits in complete unity and you said that, when we do this, You are in our midst and what we ask will be granted. Increase our unity, Father, and unite my heart to worship you. Give me a heart to praise You.

Help us to remember today how Holy You are and to realize the power and Glory in Your Name.

We praise You, Lord God and ask that You hear us from Heaven. We ask that Your Spirit inside of us will guide our prayer today to bring Your will to pass and build Your kingdom right here in and through our Internet Community, around the world. Help us to reach out to others who are sick, and also those who are not. Help us to reach out to the prisoners and the homeless through our prayers.

We ask that you will give us revelation from Your Word today. Speak to us and help us to listen and heed Your voice. Provide our needs—natural and Spiritual—that we would lack nothing. Heal us and make us prosper, Lord, even as our souls prosper. And, help us to appreciate and thank You for all You give us.

Forgive us for our sins, Lord---for doing our own will instead of Yours. Forgive us for things we’ve done to hurt others, for ways we’ve been a bad example, and for all disobedience—whether knowing or unknowing. Help us to forgive others. Bring to our attention any unforgiveness we are holding onto or covering up. Bring to our attention things we need to ask others to forgive us of. And, Lord, help us to forgive ourselves and accept Your forgiveness.

Dear Lord, lead us in a path that does not expose us to danger and temptation. Protect us from every scheme of the enemy and every trap set for us. Help us to be strong and not yield to temptation or to lead others astray. In fact, help us to see and expose the works of darkness.

Lord, we know that all power is in Your hands and comes from You. Promotion comes from You. Authority comes from You. Help us to understand this. Your Kingdom is what we are working and praying for. Your Glory is what we seek. Help us to do all things in Your Name and Your Power. May everything that we, Your people, do today bring Glory to Your Name. Increase our capacity to pray, praise, and worship You each day

 Amen.