When we don’t know what to pray in a certain situation, I recommend praying through the petitions of the Lord’s Prayer. Here’s how you might pray the Lord’s Prayer for the Ukrainian church as they grapple with the conflict with Russia. Hallowed Be Your Name Father, You are to be praised now and forevermore. Even […]
The Lord's Prayer
Why Prayer Matters: An Exposition of the Lord’s Prayer
In Chapter 1 of my book When Prayer Is a Struggle: A Practical Guide for Overcoming Obstacles in Prayer titled “I Forget Why Prayer Matters”, I share an exposition of the Lord’s Prayer from Matthew 6:9–13. Writing this foundational chapter drove me to worship in amazing ways. You can preview my book by reading the […]
Praying the Lord’s Prayer Specifically for a Person or Situation
One of my favorite prayer practices is to simply pray the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9–13) for something specific. It could be a spiritual battle I’m going through or a person. Let me share two examples of what this means: 1. The Frustrating Coworker Say there’s a coworker who has been talking bad about you to […]
How the Lord’s Prayer Helps Us Overcome Our Prayer Struggles [Video]
This past weekend I had the opportunity to share about my book When Prayer Is a Struggle at my church, The Orchard EFC in Arlington Heights, IL. I chose to share one prayer tool that is so useful, I call it a Swiss-Army Knife for overcoming our obstacles in prayer. I hope you enjoy! 🙂 […]