Our Father

Matthew 6:9 (NASB), “Pray, then, in this way:‘Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.”

When Jesus says, “Pray, then, in this way: ‘Our Father who is in heaven,’” He anchors prayer in relationship. Prayer is not a performance—it is the privilege of children speaking to their Father.

Jesus assumes we will pray. Communion with God is the ordinary rhythm of those who belong to Him. And we do not solely pray alone. He teaches us to say “Our” Father. Prayer binds us together as a family, reminding us that we come side by side as the people of God.

Most importantly, we pray with confidence. Through Christ, we have been adopted; we are children of God. The Father who loves the Son welcomes us in Him. We approach not as outsiders hoping to be heard, but as sons and daughters who already are.

To pray is to come together, as children, to our Heavenly Father.