The Disciples' Outline for Prayer

[Readings for today are Luke Chptrs. 11-12]  

In Luke 11:1-4  we see quoted what we've always thought to be "The Lord's Prayer."  However, it is only an OUTLINE for prayer.  The disciples have daily witnessed Jesus praying, and they realized there was more power and substance in His prayers than in theirs.  Now they'd been people of prayer for years!  So what were they missing?

Look at these verses!  See--it's an outline.  It is not a formula for repetition!  You are to fill in the blanks!  For instance:   "Forgive us our sins (trespasses) as we forgive those who trespass against us"....now here is where you itemize/confess your individual sins!  "As we forgive those who trespass against us"...here is where you list theirs!

This is the disciples "Outline for Prayer!"  In John 17:6-19 it shows where Jesus prays for His disciples; and in vs. 20-26 He prays for all believers.  This is "The Lord's Prayer!"

Try using this outline when you go to prayer.....and fill-in the blanks!!!  See how your prayer life will deepen.

"If your day is hemmed in with prayer, it is less likely to unravel!