Jesus this as an for prayer (v.9)
Pray, then, in this way (NASU)
This, then, is how you should pray (NIV)
The 3rd Petition: Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven (v.10)
In Isaiah 55:7-8 God is speaking to and people who
need to their ways, to
Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon. “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. – Isaiah 55:7-8 (NIV)
To Believers:
Teach me your way, O Lord; – Psalms 27:11 (NIV)
…we have the mind of Christ. – 1 Corinthians 2:16 (NIV)
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33 (ESV)
Thy will (thelema) be done (v.10)
Will: thelema – denotes “a will, that which is willed” (Thayer’s)
Will, not to be conceived as a demand, but as an expression or inclination of pleasure towards that which is liked, that which pleases and creates joy (CWSBD)
God’s are always for His people
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. – Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
(Paul) …five times I received forty stripes minus one. Three times I was beaten with rods; once I was stoned;
– 2 Corinthians. 11:24-25 (NKJV)
Realize God has a plan for my
God will not His on anyone
I and to God’s plan for my life
Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart. – Psalms 37:4 (NASB)
Using our filters we can know God’s
I with God in
(I say the as God)
Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let’s hold firmly to our confession (homologia). – Hebrews 4:14 (NASB)
Confession: homologia – to agree, say the same thing (CWSBD)
Praying The Lord’s Prayer will move us from God’s general will to His
Then the LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone; – Genesis 2:18 (NASB)
The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your children. Ye are blessed of the LORD which made heaven and earth. – Psalms 115:14-15 (KJV)
Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases,
– Psalms 103:2-3 (NIV)
Begin God in for the
Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving – Colossians 4:2 (ASV)