For any and all of you: Below is a PDF of “A simple form of prayer, plus the Lord’s prayer” which I created for our Intergenerational Family Night at church. You can print it on both sides of a legal sheet of paper, and cut it into 10 cards.

A simple form of prayer:

Tell God what you are thankful for.

Tell God what you want. (Even if you don’t expect God to give you whatever you want, it’s good to confess our needs and desires.)

The Gospel of Matthew 6:9-13: [From the Common English Bible translation]

Pray like this:

Our Father, who is in heaven, uphold the holiness of your name.

Bring in your kingdom, so that your will is done on earth as it’s done in heaven. Give us the bread we need for today. Forgive us for the ways we have wronged you, just as we also forgive those who have wronged us. And don’t lead us into temptation, but rescue us from the evil one. [Amen.]

Access the PDF here: A simple form of prayer – plus the Lord’s prayer