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How Should I Pray?

Jesus taught His followers to pray to God sincerely, privately, persistently, and with trust. Prayer should include worship, submission, confession, requests, forgiveness, and dependence upon God.

Published 2026-09-13 · Updated 2026-09-27

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Prayer

Biblical explanation

Jesus gave His disciples a model prayer: “Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name” (). The prayer continues with: God's kingdom God's will Daily needs Forgiveness Forgiving others Protection from temptation and evil Jesus also warned against empty repetition and praying merely to impress other people. He said: “When thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret” (). Prayer should also be persistent. Jesus taught the parable of the persistent widow in . Prayer is not a technique for manipulating God. It is communion with Him and an expression of faith, dependence, confession, gratitude, and submission to His will.

In brief

Jesus gave His disciples a model prayer: “Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name” ().

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