An Option for Group Prayer

Jesus taught us that we ought to pray in a certain way, and this is an optional format for praying how He taught us to in a group setting. Take it for what you will; this isn't the only way to pray, it's only an option. Just remember to pray and do what God leads you to do.

Matthew 6:5-15

5 "And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 6 But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. 7 And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.

9 In this manner, therefore, pray:

Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.

Pray now and give praise to God. Confess with your mouth about God’s nature and character. Think about who He is and how He operates. It is important that we recognize God for who He is and not as who we want Him to be.

10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven.

Pray now for the coming of God’s Kingdom. Pray for missionary and evangelistic efforts. Pray also that we as believers would imitate Christ and live to please God rather than ourselves.




11 Give us this day our daily bread.

Pray now for what you need and give thanks for God’s provision. Pray also for the needs of others, and ask God to show you who He wants you to help and how He wants you to do it.

12 And forgive us our debts,

1 John 1:9 says, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness”. Find a private area and confess your sins to God one-on-one, asking for forgiveness and strength for repentance.

As we forgive our debtors.

Matthew 6:14-15 says, "For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” Pray for the people that have hurt you. Pray that God will help you to forgive them and pray for reconciliation, because Jesus died on the cross 1) for our sins and 2) to bring reconciliation because the wall of sin has been removed.

13 And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one.

Pray and ask God to give us wisdom to recognize the Enemy’s schemes and strength to resist. Pray this for yourself and for others (by name if possible).


For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

Pray and confess to and thank God that He is in charge. He is the only One with the dominion, the only One with enough power, and the only One to receive glory for His great works on our behalf.