Published: 01/08/2022
Recap: The True Essence of Prayer: (Luke 11:2, NIV)
As previously discussed, prayer is synonymous with consistently and continually glorifying and magnifying God. This demands rigorous self-control to overcome our bodily weaknesses, enabling our souls to remain uplifted and devoted to prayer. Therefore, a vital question arises: What does Jesus' taught prayer signify in this context? Must we recite Jesus' taught prayer day and night to continually magnify and glorify God?
Jesus' Taught Prayer:
As recorded in scripture:
He said to them, “When you pray, say:
“‘Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.” (Luke 11:2-4, NIV)
Beyond Mere Recitation:
Did Jesus teach us to merely recite this prayer? No! Our words must be an expression of our actions. Therefore, Jesus' taught prayer must be reflected in our daily lives, through every part of our being – from head to toe. This means Jesus' prayer must be lived out when we speak, see, hear, think, stand, sit, walk, awaken, sleep, eat, and drink.
However, we often limit this prayer to mere recitation, sometimes even with music. This is insufficient. Instead, every part of our being must reflect the principles of Jesus' prayer through our actions.
Every Expression Must Reflect Prayer:
Therefore, we must ask ourselves: Do our eyes pray Jesus' prayer? Do our ears pray Jesus' prayer? Is our entire being, from head to toe, a living expression of Jesus' prayer?
Created for God's Glory:
Seeking answers to these questions wholeheartedly is essential to consistently and continually magnify and glorify God, for which humanity was created.
As recorded in scripture:
everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made. (Isaiah 43:7, NIV)
Furthermore, Jesus teaches us that every part of our being should pray to magnify and glorify God consistently and continually, as recorded in scripture:
He said to them, “When you pray, say: (Luke 11:2, NIV)
Embodying Jesus' Taught Prayer:
Thus, Jesus commands that every aspect of our being must be aligned with His taught prayer to truly magnify and glorify God.
Continuing the Journey:
In our next article, we will delve deeper into understanding how our entire being – from head to toe – can embody Jesus' taught prayer, consistently and continually magnifying and glorifying God.
To be Continued…..
==> Stay tuned for our next article, where we'll delve deeper into the transformative power of the 'Lord's Prayer' and its profound impact on our faith journey.
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