Q&A for How to Pray the Lord's Prayer

I suggest taking a piece of paper and writing down each phrase of the prayer. Then, place the prayer by context, where Jesus teaches about morality and the heart's intentions. Also, recognize that this prayer emphasizes your relational connection with God rather than just performing rituals or reading. Then, as you write each phrase, take time to meditate on its meaning. Repeat the phrases by speaking it out loud and reflect on its significance. You can also break down the prayer into manageable parts and by contemplating each one, you'll find it easier to commit the entire prayer to memory.

Studying the Bible is a great way to focus on God.

You can definitely just pour your heart out to God. The Lord's Prayer is a great prayer to return to when you can't think of anything else to pray, though.

Yes, "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedth out of the mouth of God."

Jesus said, "Our Father..." Let's follow his example. The Scriptures identify God in the masculine form, not the feminine. Also remember, that God is a Spirit and not made of flesh like us.

No. Just talk to God. Whatever is in your heart, he hears.

Get comfortable somewhere quiet, close your eyes, and take several deep breaths, focusing just on your breathing. You could also try heading to a park and settle down in a peaceful place.

Pray as you would any place. Taking time in your thoughts to talk with God does not have to be anything which any other knows about except yourself. Your thoughts, prayers, to God are private. Praying while working, doing daily activities keeps you with the ever present Lord though the Holy Spirit. Prayer is a blessing and free to all who desire a relationship with Christ.

You don't have to fold your hands, kneel, or even speak out loud to pray. You can think about the words and what they mean in your head.

"Lead Us Not Into Temptation" means "don't lead us to sin." It is asking the Lord to guide you morally, and to steer you away from situations where you might commit a sin.

Forgiveness hurts, and sometimes you'll never see change. Jesus died on the cross and forgave those Pharisees who helped him die. Did those Pharisees apologize? Did they change? No, they martyred all of Jesus' disciples instead. That hurt. Oh, yes, it hurt. There was no change, but don't stop forgiving. It shows everyone around you that you are willing to forgive even when you are treated like dirt.

"Thou," "thy," and "thine" are older-English, more formal versions of "you," "your," and "yours," respectively. When the Bible was translated into English, these were the common terms, and a lot of prayers and religious writings continue to use them - though there are also more modernized versions of the Lord's Prayer than have updated the language.

Say the Lord's prayer or just say "Get behind me Satan, in the precious name of Jesus".

Jehovah, from the Hebrew "יהוה" is one of the seven names mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as "God's name." However, in most modern English translations of the Bible, these names have been translated as "God" or "the Lord."

Yes. You can find tons of different prayers online or come up with your own. There's no "wrong" way to pray.

I would recommend trying to invest yourself in God more, even if you don't go to church. Maybe you could supplement that time on Sunday morning with a personal Bible study or prayer session.

Some people believe that certain religious authority figures are vessels of God, so talking to them is effectively like talking to God. However, if you would prefer to confess your sins privately in your head, that is fine too.

Priests are ordained ministers of the Catholic, Orthodox, or Anglican Church, having the authority to perform certain rites and administer certain sacraments. Pastors are strictly in Christian churches and they are more like shepherds who watch over the flock than a priest.

There are many summaries and commentaries that can be found on BibleGateway or GotQuestions.

When Jesus died for us on the cross, he forgave all of our sins, the ones we have already committed, the ones we are doing, and the ones we will do. So to answer your question, you were saved when Jesus died for you and you will remain saved.

Yes, you may receive communion after confessing to a priest.

John 11:35 is the shortest verse.

Everyone is living in sin no matter what we say, because we are sinners since birth. There is no "living without sin".

You can download a Bible app for your phone, or simply read it online. There are many different websites where you can read the entire Bible. You can worship alone in your room by yourself. Just pray to God, express your gratitude for his gifts, confess your sins and ask for forgiveness, pray for peace and guidance, and for your parents.

Yes, the trinity is essentially three parts of the same entity—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Forgiving is a choice. In forgiving you release the other person and at the same time you free your self from feeling anger or resentment against the other. It is a process which begins by you deciding to let go of whatever happened.

It is simply an expression. By the time you are old enough to understand it, you have sinned. Essentially, we are all sinners. However, God saves us all, and you will go to heaven due to the grace of God.

First off, you are not dumb. You may have made mistakes, but everyone makes mistakes and struggles. God loves you no matter what. God can help give you the strength you need to improve yourself. Whatever happens, God believes in you.

John 11:35 is the shortest verse in the Bible. It states simply "Jesus Wept". Jesus felt compassion and sorrow just as deeply as any of us. In this passage, he wept for the passing of a friend before raising him from the dead. This passage is a reminder that Jesus was both human and God, part of the three in one.

It's okay to fall asleep while reading the Bible. However, you could pray to God to help you focus and maintain attention on His word so that you may better understand His will.