Prayer

Prayer is the raising of the heart and mind to God, a living conversation with the One who loves us. Jesus himself prayed often and taught his disciples how to pray. This theme reminds us that prayer is the breath of the spiritual life, where we meet God as friend.

• Also known as: Communion with God
• Role: Theme of communion with God
• Key Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 11:9-13, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Go deeper in My Daily Bread

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