The Lord’s Prayer in English
A simple devotional guide to praying the Lord’s Prayer slowly, clearly, and with confidence in everyday life.
A prayer for everyday life
The Lord’s Prayer is one of the most loved prayers in the Christian faith. Jesus gave these words as a simple pattern for prayer, helping us come to God with trust, honesty, surrender, and hope.
You do not need to rush through it. Pray one line at a time. Let each phrase become a doorway into conversation with God about your life, your needs, your relationships, and your daily dependence on him.
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.
Matthew 6
Below is a simple line-by-line devotional breakdown to help you pray with calm attention and deeper meaning.
Line by line breakdown
Use each line as a gentle prompt for prayer.
Our Father in heaven
Begin by remembering who God is. He is not distant. He welcomes you as a loving Father and invites you to come near.
Hallowed be your name
Pause in worship. Honour God for his goodness, holiness, mercy, and faithfulness before bringing your requests.
Your kingdom come, your will be done
Surrender your plans, worries, and desires to God. Ask him to lead your life and shape your heart today.
Continue praying with simplicity
The second half of the prayer brings your daily needs, forgiveness, and protection before God.
Give us today our daily bread
Bring God your needs for today. Ask for provision, strength, peace, wisdom, and enough grace for this moment.
Forgive us our sins
Come honestly before God. Receive his mercy and ask for a clean heart, then choose to forgive those who have hurt you.
Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil
Ask God to guard your mind, strengthen your heart, and keep you close to him through every challenge you face.
A simple closing prayer
Lord, teach me to pray with trust, surrender, honesty, and peace. Help me honour your name, seek your will, receive your grace, and walk closely with you today. Amen.