MATTHEW 6:9-13
9 This, then, is how you should pray: "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 today our daily bread. 12 Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. NIV 84
PRAYER GUIDE
Opening Question: Which area of prayer resonated most with you this morning and why? Spend time sharing with your group.
Pray through these areas of the Lord's Prayer with your group.
Here is a guide:
1. Our Father in heaven – Connection
Thank God for being a loving, present Father.
Remember prayer is relational, not transactional.
2. Hallowed be your name – Worship
Name attributes of God (holy, faithful, merciful, just).
3. Your kingdom come, your will be done – Surrender
Silently offer areas of life where they need God’s guidance.
One person may pray aloud for God’s will to be done in the group, church, or community.
4. Give us today our daily bread – Dependence
Encourage sharing specific needs (physical, emotional, spiritual).
Pray briefly for each request, trusting God for today—not tomorrow.
5. Forgive us…as we forgive – Restoration
Allow quiet reflection for confession and forgiveness.
Close this portion with a spoken prayer of gratitude for God’s grace.
6. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil – Protection
Pray for strength, wisdom, and spiritual protection.
