Here is something I put together and handed out on Sunday morning as a part of the sermon. The sermon posted below explains it (sort of). The format isn't pretty but it still might be helpful. Questions are always welcome.
Daily Prayer Using the Lord’s Prayer as a Model
1. “Our Father Who Art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name……..”
Praising and Thanking God
a. Name or write down some things you are thankful for – be specific
b. Sing a hymn or a praise song
c. Do something special for God to say “thank you.”
2. “Thy Kingdom Come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”
Intercession – Praying for others and our world
a. Keep a list of people and situations you are praying for
b. Date when you begin praying for each need
c. Date when you receive an answer to the prayer
d. Several lists may be used : – family, business colleagues, friends, community issues, church, wider world issues
3. “Give us this day our daily bread….”
Petition – Prayers for ourselves
a. Keep a dated list
b. Several lists might be used – finances, relationships, tasks for the coming day
c. Date when you receive the answer to your prayer
4. “ And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors…..”
Forgiveness - of others and ourselves
a. Name people who have wronged you and ask for God to bless them – be specific and concrete in your blessing (pray for their marriage, their health, their family, their faith)
b. Ask for the healing of the wounds that have been caused
c. Keep at it over time until you feel a sense of release – forgiveness is a process
d. Ask for God’s forgiveness for your sins and help to turn away from them.
5. “And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil”
Prayers for Protection -
a. Name some of the things that threaten your faith and ask for God’s help
b. Lift up any worries or anxieties you have
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