Jesus teaches his disciples to turn to God as Father. This familiar prayer holds praise, daily need, forgiveness, and trust together. The Gospel accounts are Matthew 6:9–13 and Luke 11:1–4.
Traditional English devotional form
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Bring it into your day
Pause at “our”: bring another person’s needs into your prayer.