Can I just pray the Lord's Prayer instead of my own words?

Yes. Many Christians pray it daily. Praying it slowly and meaning it is a complete and honest prayer.

Prayer & Presence

What Is the Lord's Prayer?

The Lord’s Prayer is the short, plain prayer Jesus gave his followers when they asked him to teach them how to pray. It is only a few lines long, and it covers almost everything a person needs to say to God: praise, provision, forgiveness, and help. You can pray it right now, slowly, and mean every word.

If this is you. If prayer feels intimidating, this is a gentle door in. Jesus offered it not as a test to pass but as a gift, a way to pray when you do not know what to say.

Notice how simple it is. There is no special vocabulary, no long build-up. It begins by calling God Father, asks for daily bread rather than grand things, and links being forgiven with forgiving others. It is a whole life of prayer in a few honest sentences.

The Lord's Prayer, in Jesus' words

“Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.”

Matthew 6:9-13

“But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions... for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.”

Matthew 6:7-8

A prayer you can pray right now

A prayer you can pray right nowOur Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done. Give me this day my daily bread, and forgive me, as I forgive others. Lead me and deliver me. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

You do not have to carry this alone. On the Living Bread prayer wall you can ask real people to pray for you tonight. You can keep it private, share only what you want, and you do not need to make an account to be prayed for. Someone will pray.

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And if you want to know the One you are praying to

You do not have to believe anything yet. Prayer is simply turning toward God as honestly as you can, and Christians believe that in Jesus, God turned toward us first. You do not have to take our word for it. Read his own words quietly and see what you find. The Gospel of John is a gentle place to begin, and it costs you nothing but a little quiet and an honest look.

Read the Gospel of John Ask for prayer Come and see

Jesus Christ is Lord.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Lord's Prayer?: It is the prayer Jesus taught his followers when they asked him how to pray, recorded in Matthew 6:9-13 and Luke 11:2-4. It is short, plain, and covers praise, daily needs, forgiveness, and help.
What are the words of the Lord's Prayer?: In the King James Bible it begins, 'Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven...' (Matthew 6:9-13).
Can I just pray the Lord's Prayer instead of my own words?: Yes. Many Christians pray it daily. Praying it slowly and meaning it is a complete and honest prayer.

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