"Our Father"

Just by saying "Our Father" everyone can chime in because this is a prayer that almost everyone knows. Even when it comes up in the gospel, Matthew 6:7-15, like it did today, people will pray right along as I read it. This prayer is what Jesus taught us because he said we did not need to ramble on in our prayers. All we have to do is say this. As one person pointed out, there are 55-words in the Our Father and each word says it all. We call upon the name of God. We pray that His will is done. We ask for our daily bread. We pray for forgiveness and that we avoid all evil and temptation. Jesus also says, "Your Father knows what you need before you ask him." However, that does not get us off the hook when it comes to pray. Many people will say that though, "Why do I need to pray when God already knows what I am going to say?" Our Heavenly Father wants to hear it from us. He wants us to pray, to keep those communication lines open. We need pray and Jesus gave us a prayer that says it all, in the midst of the other prayers that we offer. Keep praying! It is a great gift from God and He does give us the grace and strength that we need. With God and prayer, all things are possible. Blessings to you!!!