The Lord's prayer.

   In my devotion's today I was looking at Luke 11:1-4 which is the Lord's prayer.  Jesus was asked by His disciples to teach them to pray.  He gave them this wonderful little prayer which you can say in less than 30 seconds, yet this prayer is a model for prayer.  First, hallow His name.  This is a time of praise and worship.  When you hallow the name of the Lord you are acknowledging Him for what He has done and who He is.  Secondly, Thy Kingdom come and thy will be done.  God wishes to establish the Kingdom of God in our hearts.  A kingdom of righteousness, peace and joy.  Thirdly, Give us our daily bread.  God will supply all our needs according to His riches in glory.  Forgive us as we forgive others.  Forgiveness is so essential in the Christian walk.  This fact can either release or hinder the power of prayer.  Help us to avoid hard testing is the last principle here.  You can avoid temptation by refusing to give into it.  My last thought today is not that you know every principle of prayer but that you pray.  Prayer is the thing that releases God into your heart and His Kingdom.  So get busy and begin praying.