The Prayer Jesus Gave Us
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Is there a “right” way to pray? What do you say when your mind is blank—or when God feels distant?
Jesus didn’t leave us guessing. He gave us a model to follow.
In this episode, The Prayer Jesus Gave Us, Redeemed director Nate Dewberry takes a thoughtful journey through the Lord’s Prayer. Each phrase is more than familiar tradition; it’s an invitation into a deeper relationship with our Father.
Whether prayer currently feels routine, mysterious, or intimidating, this teaching will help you see prayer for what it truly is: a privilege, a conversation, and a lifeline.
Show Notes
Segment chapters
0:00 – Why Prayer Feels Hard Today
1:29 – Why Jesus Gave Us a Prayer to Follow
6:29 – Our Father in Heaven — Identity Before Requests
10:51 – Your Kingdom Come — Trading Control for Trust
16:09 – Give Us Today — Learning Dependence
20:13 – Forgive Us — Receiving & Extending Grace
24:33 – Lead Us Not — Asking for Strength
Snippets/excerpts
0:45 to 1:28—The modern-day distractions that get in the way of prayer
3:39 to 4:29—A profound and insightful definition of prayer from Derwin Gray
16:16 to 18:09—Go to God first with your needs; He understands them more completely than anyone else can
26:40 to 28:13—Prayer, and the reassurance that comes with it, is a privilege
Discussion
- How often do you pray? Do you find it difficult to make prayer part of your daily routine? If yes, then why do you think that is?
1 Thessalonians 5:17 — “Pray without ceasing.” - When you do pray, what kinds of things do you talk to God about? Do you ask for help or understanding in difficult times? When you pray, do you take time to thank God for what he’s already done, or do you focus more on what you need from him?
Philippians 4:6 — “In everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving…” - Pastor and author Derwin Gray eloquently describes prayer as “a holy longing to be with God; to experience His love that surpasses understanding; to be embraced by His merciful presence; to lose ourselves in His redeeming purposes so we can find ourselves.” Did any part of that description resonate with you? Did any part of it sound foreign to you, or like something that didn’t match up with your own prayer experience?
Psalm 42:1–2 — “My soul thirsts for God…” - When you are struggling in some aspect of your life, who do you go to first for help? Do you ever go to God first in prayer? If not, is there any particular reason you put off seeking His help and guidance?
Psalm 46:1 — “God is our refuge and strength…” - When you’ve been wronged or slighted and are really having trouble forgiving someone, do you ever stop to think about how Jesus has forgiven all of us? Could that knowledge change your perspective on forgiveness?
Ephesians 4:32 — “Forgiving one another, as Christ forgave you.” - When you pray, do you consider it a privilege to talk to God, as Nate described? Or do you view it more as a chore to be checked off your daily list of to-dos? Did Nate’s discussion of the Lord’s Prayer help you find any ways in which you can make your own prayer life less obligatory and more meaningful?
Hebrews 4:16 — “Approach God’s throne of grace with confidence…”
Additional Resources
God, Do You Hear Me? Discover the Prayer God Always Answers by Derwin Gray
Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools: An Invitation to the Wonder and Mystery of Prayer by Tyler Staton
Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God by Timothy Keller
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