SOLID COMMUNICATION: HOW TO PRAY

⁹  Pray then like this:

“Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name.
¹⁰  Your kingdom come,
your will be done,
     on earth as it is in heaven.
¹¹  Give us this day our daily bread,
¹² and forgive us our debts,
    as we also have forgiven our debtors.
¹³ And lead us not into temptation,
    but deliver us from evil.

¹⁴  For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, ¹⁵  but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.  Matthew 6:6-15

Prayer had become so polluted with human implemented methods, that Jesus wanted to people to get a room, close the door, and just be able to talk to the Father.  Remember that's what it's all about, that you would not be yoked with what other people thought or attempting to impress people, but rather here's a template to "How To Pray."

First we need to ask ourselves are we a child of God?  Because if you don't see yourself as a child of God, how can you refer to Him as your Father.  It's a kid in the neighborhood that you don't know calling you mom or dad.  It doesn't quite compute.   So it helps to submit to GOD, and view Him correctly as your Father.  Second (PERSPECTIVE)not just any father, but your Heavenly Father.   and how you view Him will determine how you approach and listen to Him.  You are on Earth and your perspective on your life, and the situations you become entangled in are limited.  But God, Your Father is in Heaven and being omnipotent sees and knows the beginning, middle, and the end...so you recognize He knows best.   Next we realize that Jesus isn't our homeboy, but rather He's Holy...and we need to approach Him with respect.  Also we pray GOD's PURPOSE "His Kingdom come....on Earth as it is in heaven", which in essence is that we want Kingdom principles, God's will to be made manifest on Earth, and the only way that will truly happen is that you allow GOD to use you to bring them in your marriage, on the job, in your community by you acting out His will in all of your relationships.   We pray for PROVISION, but rember this isn't just about you....which is why it's stated GIVE US THIS DAY.....you are thankful for not just you...but others and that this day would serve as nutrition and you'd VIEW IT THAT WAY (every blessing & challenging opportunity).  Next we ask for His PROTECTION because we are in a Spiritual War and there is a fight for our soul, and temptations are the constantly around us to derail our every Holy efforts. Lastly, we ask for PARDON (Forgiveness of our debts...as we forgive...) When we go to pray, we aren't devoid of sin...we've thought, said, and or did something that we need forgiveness, as well as demonstrate forgiveness towards others. 

My Ultimate Prayer this week is that you find yourself praying to your Father, not just in your car, or in your cubicle, but rather you'd find room, close the door, and just talk to the Father, even if it's with the family dog.   Be Blessed....LOVE GOD, & LOVE PEOPLE (LGLP)!