And it came about that while He was praying in a certain place, after He had finished, one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray just as John also taught his disciples.”   (Luke 11:1)

When I was in elementary school I had to memorize a few prayers as part of the school’s requirement. At the time, I really didn’t understand the prayers as I memorized them and stated them repetitiously. As I got older, I didn’t say them as much or at all until I needed God to help me.  I knew it was a way to communicate with the Father, and God would be the only One to help me.  When I accepted Christ as my Savior and began my relationship to be intimate with Him, I was grateful to have memorized the Lord’s Prayer. Then I realized how insightful the prayer was to me. The prayer acknowledges God’s sovereignty and holiness, anticipating His kingdom and will while I’m living on earth. He provides the word of life to live well. I am taught to forgive the same as I need to be forgiven. So that I may be guided out of temptation and kept safe from the evil one. Our Lord covers every part of our daily needs and His glory is forever.

The Lord’s Prayer has so much significance for my life as I learn to know more of Christ. God’s teachings are amazing. I am blessed as I walk by faith in God’s Word.

Our Father in Heaven, 
Hallowed be Your name. 
Your kingdom come.
Your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven. 
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
As we forgive our debtors.
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. Matthew 6:9-13

Glory to God
Sandra Valdes
Staff Member – WOC Graduate