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How does Jesus teach us to go deeper in our asking when we pray?
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The lord prayer is broken down into 3 parts which
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The Lord’s Prayer teaches us to focus and realign our thoughts and, in doing so, our initial thoughts and requests are put into perspective.
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He gives us a model prayer, the Lord’s Prayer, which shows us how to ask God for a stronger relationship with him and for his blessings and protection in our lives. If you never knew anything else to pray, the Lord’s Prayer is all you need.
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;My breaking down the Lord’s Prayer and understand that the first 3 are about God and the last 3 are about us. The whole prayer is to help stay kingdom minded.
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Jesus models how to go deeper in prayer through the Lord’s Prayer. In this prayer Jesus makes six requests. The first three are God-centered, and the last three are us-centered. Jesus prays First for God and His Kingdom: that God’s name be honored; that His work and reign prevail; and that His way be done in all things. Praying for God’s victory first is significant. It displays a heart that honors God and His will above all things. Secondly, Jesus prays for us: for the daily provision that feeds our body, soul, and spirit so that we thrive; for the forgiveness of our sins as well as the ability to graciously and generously forgive others; and for the power to walk by faith and not by the flesh. There is no mention of cars, and boats, and glory! Instead, Jesus models how to pray as a citizen of heaven, whose heart is to do the will of a heaven on earth.