MEMORISE: My voice You shall hear in the morning, O LORD; In the morning I will direct it to You, And I will look up. – Psalm 5:3
BIBLE READING: Matthew 6:9-13
9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in 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 lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
MESSAGE:
The Lord’s Prayer is a beautiful example of how we should approach God in prayer. Jesus taught us to begin by acknowledging God’s holiness and authority, worshipping Him as our Father. Then, we should express our desire for His Kingdom to come and His will to be done, aligning our hearts with His divine purpose. After this, we can present our daily needs before Him, seek His forgiveness while forgiving others, and ask for His guidance and protection from evil.
David demonstrated this in today’s memory verse, where he prioritised prayer in the morning and directed his requests to God while anticipating answers. This teaches the importance of starting each day by seeking God’s presence and direction. My dear child, let this be your daily practice. When you wake up, begin with thanksgiving, ask for forgiveness of sins, then present your needs to God, and seek His guidance. By following this prayer model, your prayers will be more meaningful and effective.
ACTION POINT:
For the next 15 minutes, pray according to the model you have just learnt.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
MATTHEW 25:31-46, LEVITICUS 7-9