Matthew 6:5-13

"And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. ⁶But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.^{[1] 7}And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words.⁸"Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him."⁹ In this manner, therefore, pray:

      Our Father in heaven,
      Hallowed be Your name.
       ¹⁰ Your kingdom come.
      Your will be done
      On earth as it is in heaven.
       ¹¹ Give us this day our daily bread.
       ¹² And forgive us our debts,
      As we forgive our debtors.
       ¹³ 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.^[b]

Introduction

A. People pray out of programming, guilt, fear, selfishness, to be seen by men, to be seen by God.

B. What is your reason to pray?

Talking to God

A. Prayer

1. The Right Relationship

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2. Right Motivation

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3. A Misconception

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4. The Right Model

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Application:

A. The Father loves to hear the voice of His children. Jesus told us that those that come to Him must come as a child. (Matt. 18:3)

B. In light of such great revelation let us take advantage of every opportunity to speak openly with our Heavenly Father.