The Lord’s Prayer: The prayer Jesus gave us is meant to be a pattern for prayer, not a substitute. The model of prayer that Jesus gave us puts God’s interests first, not ours. The Lord’s Prayer begins with God’s name, God’s kingdom and God’s will, and then we are to ask for God’s provision, pardon and protection for ourselves. The pattern of prayer that Jesus gave us puts God first – Thy name, Thy kingdom, Thy will and puts us second – give us, forgive us, lead us and deliver us.