Schooled on Prayer

(Mat 6:9 KJV)  After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

(Proverbs 9 also read)

I would assume that most people would recognize this beginning to what is called the Lord’s Prayer.  Take a moment and see if you can recite it.  It is also found in Luke 11:2.  

Most of us have a goal to talking to God, praying, on a regular basis.  Also most of us don’t live up to that as we would.  It is a common problem.  Paul tells us to pray without ceasing.  To take that literally would make most of life impossible if we pray in the way the pastor does on Sunday morning.  Fortunately Jesus gives us more specific guidance.

I think that what Jesus does not mention is as important as what He does.  He does not mention prayers for health.  He does not mention our concerns for our nation or its leaders.  He does not mention our families.  That does not mean we ignore them.  Think of it as more a priority list than an inclusive list.

So?  Set aside all the books you have on how to pray and spend some time in the school that Jesus left us in two gospels.