Luke 11:1-9

Teaching the disciples to pray

1 Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples."

2 Jesus told them, " When you pray, say: ‘Father, uphold the holiness of your name. Bring in your kingdom.

3 Give us the bread we need for today.

4 Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who has wronged us. And don't lead us into temptation.'"

5 He also said to them, “Imagine that one of you has a friend and you go to that friend in the middle of the night. Imagine saying, ‘Friend, loan me three loaves of bread

6 because a friend of mine on a journey has arrived and I have nothing to set before him.'

7 Imagine further that he answers from within the house, ‘Don't bother me. The door is already locked, and my children and I are in bed. I can't get up to give you anything.'

8 I assure you, even if he wouldn't get up and help because of his friendship, he will get up and give his friend whatever he needs because of his friend's brashness.

9 And I tell you: Ask and you will receive. Seek and you will find. Knock and the door will be opened to you.