In the next few blogs we will be sitting at Jesus feet as he teaches us to Pray. If you already know this material perhaps it will incite you to return to pray even more. A line from Hamlet notes The times are Out of Joint. Matthew 6:9-13 is not a prayer to be prayed but as Jesus taught.   After this manner ie: Pattern.

Our Father – Position / Paternity.     Here is where we cultivate a conversation  with

Our Creator,Counsellor, Confidant and Cherished Father. Romans uses the endearing term “Abba/daddyFather”

Which art in Heaven – Here is where we confess His Sovereignty and Preeminence

We get in trouble when we think the world needs to revolve around us . Love the line for JOY

Jesus first

Others next

You last

Hallowed Be Thy Name –  Personal Relationship

Begin today by using points 1-2 of the Pattern

Take a few minutes to begin cultivating a relationship through childlike

Conversation . Tell God you love him and share your hurts, heart and dreams

With him .

Next  Which art in heaven – Praise Him for your Position and  place your life

Under his loving Submission . Here you will understand Rom. 8:28 where we

Learn  that All things work together for good to those that Love God .

More to come. Please forgive caps etc. My iPad is actin weird.

Love ya,

Graceman