[MarkBsnr]

Are you saying that one helping of the Lord’s Prayer is enough?

Do you then further say that the second half - the petitions - is useless anyway and we’re only doing it because we’re told to?

[1000 silverlings]

no

[HarleyD]

Are you saying that one helping of the Lord’s Prayer is enough?

What do you mean by "one helping"?

Do you then further say that the second half - the petitions - is useless anyway and we’re only doing it because we’re told to?

I think it is very important to notice what 1000 rightfully pointed out; the Lord's prayer is primarily about God and His will being carried out. There is not much of a petition for us with only a scant reference in the prayer for our "needs" to be provided. You may remember our Lord saying:

Mat 6:8 "So do not be like them; for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.

God knows what we need before we ask and He already know what we will pray for next year. Our prayers helps us to conform ourselves to His will.