4th May 2022 - Our Father

Jesus taught His disciples one prayer, the foundation and framework for all prayer. Matthew encourages us to separate ourselves and, in solitude, use this prayer. Today, whilst included in most mainstream liturgies, it’s less frequently used in independent congregations. Perhaps there’s room to rethink its use if absent, since these are the words Jesus actually spoke. It covers both our worship as well as expressing our needs. Short and to the point, it effectively provides all that we need to include in prayer; encouraging when circumstances rob us of the energy to pray more extensively.