Matthew 6:9-13 "Pray Like This" | Rev Frank Hart | 11-12-23

The Lord's Prayer—66 words in English. But the actual prayer is even shorter, 57 words in Greek. Most of us don't really pray like this, unless we're just reciting the Lord's Prayer. We use a lot more words. We don't feel like we "really" prayed if we keep it that brief.  I've come to understand that the Lord's Prayer can be prayed in basically three ways. As a petition, as the Law, and as the Gospel. Petition meaning asking for things, Law meaning what God told us to do, commandments, and then Gospel—what Jesus has done and continues to do for us. God will always answer your prayers. Sometimes the answer is maybe later, sometimes it's no—but He always answers. Jesus said, "Pray like this: Our Father." This is Jesus sharing His Father with us—it's Jesus talking and He says. "When you pray, from now on call Him what I call Him—from now on you're my brothers and sisters, so just call Him "Father," like I do. Ever had a friend you were so close to you called their father dad? You do now.  So, mix it up. Pray asking for what you need. Then maybe meditate on what God wants you to do with your life. And sometimes, just bask in the joy of everything you have to be thankful for. God has Hope for you here. Join us: https://www.NewChurch.Love Please support NewChurch by texting the word "Give" to 832-400-5299.