If you have already prayed this prayer for being born again, becoming a Christian, and joining God’s family, then you have already experienced how powerful it is. As you go over the Lord’s Prayer as a prayer from you to God for today, you will experience that same power. This prayer is a powerful prayer that is your constant door to your heavenly Father. As a member of God’s family and a citizen of His eternal Kingdom, it is a prayer that helps you get your daily needs met.

In Matthew chapter 6, verses 9-13 (Mat 6:9-13), Jesus tells us how to ask our heavenly Father for the privilege of being born into His family and entering His Kingdom to live there forever. Typically this prayer is used for that purpose only once. Then once that has been done, we shouldn’t need to pray it again for being born again, becoming a Christian, or becoming a member of God’s family; it is typically a onetime prayer-purpose. However, we can use this prayer on a daily basis for getting our spiritual and physical needs met for each day. So, let’s take a look at the prayer in general then we will break it into smaller parts so it can be more meaningful for you.

Okay, now let’s break this prayer down so you will understand what it is you are asking from God, your heavenly Father. It is important to pray this prayer with as much understanding as possible. God knows when we are just reciting something and when we are praying from our heart. God wants you to understand what it is you are asking for. Each sentence has to be what you really want for today.

Try to stick with those needs you have for this day and leave the pressures, problems, and needs of tomorrow for tomorrow. Just trust God that He will take care of all your future needs then. Okay, let’s get started praying the prayer the Lord gave us.

Jesus is giving you this prayer and telling you that this is how He wants you to start praying to your Father, Who is in heaven. As you get better at praying, you will be able to take the principles of this prayer and use them as a guideline for additional prayer comments. But for now, just pray this prayer word for word as we look at the purpose behind each sentence. This prayer incorporates the main requests you will have for each day of your life.