On average how many times a day do you pray? Do you pray when you wake up or before you go to bed or both? Do you pray before each meal. Do you pray throughout the day? Or do you pray at church when you go. When you pray, only when life is difficult and hard? Is praying a priority? Or just when you remember to pray? People pray for various reasons, including to communicate with God, expressing gratitude, seeking guidance, finding comfort, and building a stronger relationship with God. Prayer serves as a way to seek strength and wisdom, to find peace and comfort, and forgiveness. Prayer is how we communicate with God and God with us. When the disciples saw that John the Baptist taught his disciples how to pray. Jesus’ disciples went to Him saying, “Lord, teach us to pray.” (Luke 11:1-4) Jesus said, “Our Father who are in heaven, hallow be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day, our daily bread. And forgive us our debts as we forgive others. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” (Matthew 6:9-13) This is the Lord’s prayer. Even Jesus’ disciples did not know how to pray. But Jesus taught them how to pray and the importance of prayer. Today take a moment to pray and if you do not know what to say, pray the Lord’s prayer. Remember prayer is our lifeline to God. God bless. Amen.