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1 | I would like to know the original prayer | Matt 6:9 | wsisel | 136324 | ||
I notice that with many different bible versions there are several different versions of the Lord's prayer. Do you know which version is considered to be the original one? | ||||||
2 | I would like to know the original prayer | Matt 6:9 | pcdarcan | 136437 | ||
Whatever version you chose, its important to remember that Jesus said, "Pray, then, in this way" and not pray 'with these words'. On another occasion, Jesus’ followers said to him: “Lord, teach us how to pray.” In answer, Jesus offered a prayer containing thoughts similar to those in the Lord's Prayer, but he used different words. (Compare Luke 11:1-4) Moreover, Jesus warned us: 'When praying, do not say the same things over and over again.' —Matthew 6:7. So, Jesus provided a model for the contents of what our prayers should focus on; contemplating the thoughts contained in this model prayer will help us to pray from the heart - which btw, is more meaningful to God as opposed to repeating the same prayer by rote. Lastly, God listens to prayers in harmony with His will: "This is the assurance we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us." 1 John 5:14 (NIV) |
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3 | I would like to know the original prayer | Matt 6:9 | lookN4luv | 136442 | ||
very good point ... points ('!') thank you | ||||||
4 | I would like to know the original prayer | Matt 6:9 | pcdarcan | 136446 | ||
Thanks for the feedback. I know that understanding these scriptural points has helped make my personal prayers to feel like they are my own, and not someone else's, albeit my fellow Christians are all praying for God's kingdom to come and for his will to take place on earth as in heaven... and additional similar scriptural thoughts of course. :) And, I love that Christians can pray for personal issues as long as they harmonize with God's will. God's peace be with you. |
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5 | I would like to know the original prayer | Matt 6:9 | lookN4luv | 136447 | ||
A thought to ponder and pass on to others......How many Christians invite Christ into their life... their family.... their heart, and... their home ,.... then ignore Him. I believe Jesus is a perfect example of how to communicate with God. No one comes to God but through Jesus. Yet, because He deals with us individually, ..our prayers should also be mostly individual and not general or a mocking of what we've heard. I beleive that Jesus' model prayers are to teach us to always give the highest reverence to our Heavenly Father, the Almighty God. And as you said ... to make sure our prayers align with God's will. ('!') Thanks, JKW |
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