Faith & Reason Nexus

Matthew 6:9-13

9 In this manner, therefore, 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 this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors.

13 And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

The Model Prayer

Characteristics:

• Brevity: 66 words, can be prayed in less than a minute
• Scope: Addresses both physical and spiritual needs
• Simplicity: Easily understood
• Directness: Not vague

Outline of the Model Prayer:

• Invocation: “Our Father in heaven.”
• Adoration: “Hallowed be Your name.”
• Petition: “Your kingdom come.”
• Submission: “Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”
• Dependence: “Give us this day our daily bread.”
• Confession:
• “And forgive us our debts.”
• “As we forgive our debtors.”
• Request for Guidance:
• “And do not lead us into temptation.”
• “But deliver us from the evil one.”
• Exaltation & Benediction: “For Yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever.”
• Amen