e, submission, petition, penance, forgiveness, and warfare against temptation and Satan. “Our Father in heaven” means God is majestic, universal, eternal and infinite. “Hallowed be Your Name” means we realize that only God is holy. “Your kingdom come, Your will be done” means we want God’s holiness in our lives. “Give us this day our daily bread” means we want God to feed us with anything that will help us become more like Him today. “Forgive us as we forgive others” helps us get rid of the hindrances to holiness. “Do not subject us to the final test” refers to the final judgment experienced by those who have rejected a life of holiness. “Deliver us from the evil one” means we want Christ’s victory over the interference of demons, and we need Him to overcome their influence of unholiness. Questions for Reflection and Discussion 1. How has your prayer life changed over the years? How did each phase help you with what you needed at the time? 2. How do you know God is listening when you pray? How do you know He cares about you and the other people for whom you pray? 3. Tell about a time when God answered a prayer in a wondrous, timely or even miraculous fashion? Did this incident bring you or anyone else closer to Him? Did it solve a problem of that time, or did it change a life forever? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Matthew 6:16 - 21 The third tool of spiritual growth discussed by Jesus is fasting (verses 16 - 18). Again, Jesus makes the point that it is better to do something because it helps your spiritual life rather than because others will be impressed by it. He then explains why it is better. The rewards we receive from the Father are treasures (verses 19 - 21) that will belong to us for all of eternity. What are these treasures that cannot be destroyed by moths or decay or thieves or anyt...
