Matthew 6:9-13 - Pray then like this: 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 also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

The Lord's Prayer is a model for how we should pray. It teaches us to approach God as our loving Father in heaven, recognizing His holiness and sovereignty. We are to pray for His kingdom to come and His will to be done on earth. We should ask God to provide for our daily needs, both physical and spiritual, and to forgive us as we have forgiven others. We are also to seek God's guidance and protection, asking Him to lead us away from temptation and deliver us from evil.

The Lord's Prayer reminds us of the importance of humility and sincerity in our prayers. We are not to pray to be seen by others or to impress them with our words. Instead, we are to pray in private, knowing that our Father in heaven sees and hears us. This passage also emphasizes the importance of forgiveness. We cannot expect God to forgive us if we are unwilling to forgive others. The Lord's Prayer is a powerful reminder of our dependence on God and our need to align our hearts and desires with His.

Heavenly Father, thank you for the gift of prayer and for teaching us how to pray through the words of Jesus. Help us to approach you with humility and sincerity, seeking your will above our own. Provide for our daily needs, both physical and spiritual, and help us to forgive others as you have forgiven us. Lead us away from temptation and protect us from the influence of evil. We trust in your goodness and love, knowing that you hear our prayers and respond according to your perfect wisdom. In Jesus' name, amen.