Jesus gave His disciples this prayer not as a repetitive chant, but as a warm, practical roadmap for talking with God:
“Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. Let your Kingdom come. Let your will be done, as in heaven, so on earth. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors. Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.” (Matthew 6:9–13, WEB)
Walking Through the Prayer Together
“Our Father”: reminds kids that God loves them like a gentle, caring parent.
“Give us today our daily bread”: teaches us to trust God for what we need today, without worrying about tomorrow.
“Forgive us... as we forgive”: connects directly to forgiving a sibling or classmate after a playground disagreement.
Kids understand this prayer far better once they realize it's an open conversation with a God who hears them.
See our Bible Verses About Prayer and Family Bible Time articles, and download activities from our free printable pack.
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