Several years ago, I was driving down the freeway when my car died. I pulled over to the side of the road, got out of the car, and opened the hood. As I looked at the engine I thought, A lot of good this does me. I know nothing about cars. I dont even know where to start!
Thats how we might sometimes feel about prayer: Where do I start? Thats what the disciples wanted to know when they asked Jesus, Teach us to pray (Luke 11:1). The best place to look for instruction is in the example and teaching of Jesus. Two questions you may have are:
Where should we pray? Jesus prayed in the temple, in the wilderness (Luke 4), in quiet places (Matt. 14:22-23), in the Garden of Gethsemane (Luke 22), and on the cross (Luke 23:34,46). He prayed alone and with others. Look at His life, follow His example, and pray wherever you are.
What should we pray? In the Lords Prayer, Jesus taught us to ask that Gods name be honored and that His will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Ask Him for your daily provisions, for forgiveness of sin, and for deliverance from temptation and evil (Luke 11:2-4).
So if youre looking for a good place to start, follow the example of the Lords Prayer.
Good evening, Mayor...((HUGS))...hope you had a nice Tuesday. Thanks for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
Good evening, Rus! Thank you for our beautiful lesson from
God’s Word!
God be with your wonderful son as he starts his new Army life! :)