Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples (Luke 11:1; NLT).
1. Teach us, Lord, to pray like you,
Who walked on Jordan’s banks,
So we can practice constantly
The sacred art of thanks.
2. Guide us all to pray like you,
Who saved all those who strayed,
So we can practice constantly
The sacred art of praise.
3. Show us how to pray like you,
Who raised the lifeless boy,
So we can practice constantly
The sacred art of joy.
4. Help us, Lord, to pray like you,
Who gave your flesh and blood,
So we can practice constantly
The sacred art of love.
References
1. Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks to God, and distributed them to the people
(John 6:11; NLT).
Give thanks in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:18; NIV).
2. Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth” (Matthew 11:25; NIV).
O God, we […] constantly praise your name (Psalm 44:8; NLT).
3. Jesus was filled with the joy of the Holy Spirit (Luke 10:21; NLT).
Rejoice always (1 Thessalonians 5:17; NIV).
4. Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself’” (Matthew 22:37-39; NLT).
Pray continually (1 Thessalonians 5:17; NIV).