Lent Day 31 - Struggling to Pray

‘Lord, teach [me] to pray’ Luke 11:1

There are days when time doesn’t allow for prayer, or you’re so exhausted you keep falling asleep, or you’re feeling too unwell to discern what words to say. But be encouraged. When Jesus was teaching his disciples about prayer, he said: ‘your Father knows what you need before you ask him’ (Matt. 6:8). On these days, you can thank God that he knows what you need, then pray the gift of Jesus’ own prayer that he’s given you to use with faith and expectancy

Let’s pray his prayer now, slowly and from the heart. Either pray the words as written, or give pause between each line and let the Holy Spirit inspire you to adapt them for yourself or a situation on your heart:

Taken from Dwell by Anne Le Tissier

Do you feel too busy to spend quality time with God?

Do you long to know God better?

Do you want to revitalise your Bible reading?

Dwell invites you to slow down and reflect on one short Bible passage over the course of a week in a way that can be fitted into even the busiest schedule.

Through guided questions or exercises each day that draw on different aspects of the Bible verses, Anne Le Tissier helps you to understand, participate in and be shaped by what you have read. Dwelling in Scripture in this way enables God's words to make a home in your heart long after the week has passed.

Let God's Word dwell in you as you grow closer to him, one verse at a time.

Reflect

Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
But deliver us from the evil one.
Matt. 6:9–13