The journey from the Mount of Transfiguration to Mount Calvary had many stopping-off places where it is recorded Jesus prayed. Jesus communicated with His Heavenly Father. Jesus shared His heart. Jesus received the heart of the Father. The disciples did not miss that exchange. They also wanted, they also needed, this communication. They asked Him to teach them how to pray.
Jesus taught His disciples what we know as "The Lord's Prayer." Luke's account has an introduction and five parts. Matthew's account (6:9-13) has two additional parts. There are many appropriate times, places, and ways to pray this marvelous prayer.
One way to pray the Lord's Prayer during this journey to Mount Calvary is to pray one of the seven parts each day of the week. One suggested outline is this:
· Sunday-that we keep our great God's Name holy
· Monday-that we give thanks for the Kingdom, and pray for its coming
· Tuesday-that we faithfully do God's will as it is done in heaven
· Wednesday-that we recognize and give thanks for life's bounty
· Thursday-that we forgive as we are forgiven
· Friday-that we be tempted to no sin, great or small
· Saturday-that nothing separate us from God
A prayer for our journey to Mount Calvary.
THE PRAYER: Lord, teach us to pray. Amen.
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