Day 8: Our Father in Heaven
“When you pray, say: Our Father in heaven…” — Luke 11:2 (NKJV)
Jesus begins the Lord’s Prayer by changing how we relate to God. He doesn’t say, “Almighty Creator” or “Holy Judge,” even though God is those things. He says, Father. That word would have been shocking to the disciples. No one addressed God that way before.
Jesus was teaching them that prayer starts with relationship, not fear. When you understand God as Father, prayer becomes less about saying the right words and more about coming to the right place. You’re not approaching a distant God—you’re coming to someone who knows you, loves you, and cares about every detail of your life.
A good father wants his children to come to him. Not just when they’ve done everything right, but especially when they’re confused, hurting, or unsure. Jesus is telling us that prayer begins when we remember who God is and who we are—His children.
When you know you’re talking to your Father, it changes the way you pray. It lets you pray with confidence and honesty. Prayer is an invitation to come close to your Father.
As you pray today, slow down and remind yourself who you’re talking to. You don’t have to perform. You don’t have to impress. You’re coming to your Father.
Take a moment to reflect:
How has your view of God shaped the way you pray? What would change if you truly believed He is a good Father?
Jesus begins the Lord’s Prayer by changing how we relate to God. He doesn’t say, “Almighty Creator” or “Holy Judge,” even though God is those things. He says, Father. That word would have been shocking to the disciples. No one addressed God that way before.
Jesus was teaching them that prayer starts with relationship, not fear. When you understand God as Father, prayer becomes less about saying the right words and more about coming to the right place. You’re not approaching a distant God—you’re coming to someone who knows you, loves you, and cares about every detail of your life.
A good father wants his children to come to him. Not just when they’ve done everything right, but especially when they’re confused, hurting, or unsure. Jesus is telling us that prayer begins when we remember who God is and who we are—His children.
When you know you’re talking to your Father, it changes the way you pray. It lets you pray with confidence and honesty. Prayer is an invitation to come close to your Father.
As you pray today, slow down and remind yourself who you’re talking to. You don’t have to perform. You don’t have to impress. You’re coming to your Father.
Take a moment to reflect:
How has your view of God shaped the way you pray? What would change if you truly believed He is a good Father?
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