1. Do not pray like pagans (v. 7-8) A. Pagans have no relationship with God (v. 7) B. We are children of God (v. 8) 1. We were His enemies 2. We are adopted through Christ (I John 3:1, Galatians 4:8) 3. We do not pray to get God's attention, to persuade Him 4. Do not forget how great and amazing He is; do not forget how near He is to us C. Think about what/how you pray 1. Do not pray thoughtlessly 2. The beginning/end of your payer 3. Go to Him in confidence 2. Pray like God's children (v. 9-15) A. The Lord's prayer is a model prayer B. Pray for the honor of your Father (v. 9-10) 1. God knows about your needs, but they are not the most important things 2. Our needs are not disconnected from God's glory; pray for the connection 3. That his holiness would be recognized (v. 9) 4. That his rule over mankind would advance (v. 10a) 5. That his will would be obeyed (v. 10b) C. Pray for provision of your Father (v. 11-15) 1. For your essential needs (v. 11) a. Prayer is active faith, active dependence b. Pray for each other and pray together ("our") 2. For forgiveness (v. 12) a. Debts are a parallel to sin (Luke 11) b. We need to be in fellowship with God, a fellowship that is interrupted by sin c. A truly repentant person, will be forgiving towards others (Eph 4:32) 3. For spiritual protection against sin (v. 13)
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