Be with Jesus: Talking with the Father Luke 11:1 (NLT) Once Jesus was in a certain place praying. As he finished, one of his disciples came to him and said, ‘Lord, teach us to pray…’ (def:) A relational connection with the Father — learning to be with God, talk to God, and listen to God. Luke 11:1–4 (NLT) Once Jesus was in a certain place praying. As he finished, one of his disciples came to him and said, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” 2 Jesus said, “This is how you should pray: “Father, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come soon. 3 Give us each day the food we need, 4 and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And don’t let us yield to temptation.” Jesus’ & his disciples highlight that prayer is: Something to . Luke 11:1 (NLT) Once Jesus was in a certain place praying. As he finished, one of his disciples came to him and said, ‘Lord, teach us to pray…’ A . 2…“This is how you should pray:: “Father…” What Now? How Do We Begin? Ask God to teach you more about prayer. Start opening your prayers with “Heavenly Father…”. Continuing the Conversation 1. Why do you think the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray instead of preach? 2. What feelings surface when you address God as “Father”? 3. What distracts you most in prayer? 4. What would change if you viewed prayer primarily as time with a loving Father?