Matthew 6:8-13
Christian Standard Bible
8 Don’t be like them, because your Father knows the things you need before you ask him.(A)
The Lord’s Prayer
9 “Therefore, you should pray like this: (B)
Our Father in heaven,
your name be honored as holy.(C)
10 Your kingdom come.
Your will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.(D)
11 Give us today our daily bread.[a]
12 And forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.(E)
13 And do not bring us into[b] temptation,(F)
but deliver us from the evil one.[c](G)
Matthew 6:8-13
The Message
7-13 “The world is full of so-called prayer warriors who are prayer-ignorant. They’re full of formulas and programs and advice, peddling techniques for getting what you want from God. Don’t fall for that nonsense. This is your Father you are dealing with, and he knows better than you what you need. With a God like this loving you, you can pray very simply. Like this:
Our Father in heaven,
Reveal who you are.
Set the world right;
Do what’s best—
as above, so below.
Keep us alive with three square meals.
Keep us forgiven with you and forgiving others.
Keep us safe from ourselves and the Devil.
You’re in charge!
You can do anything you want!
You’re ablaze in beauty!
Yes. Yes. Yes.
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