An "Our Father" for Meditation

I cannot say

OUR -if my faith has no room for others and their needs
FATHER- if I do not demonstrate this relationship in my daily living
WHO ARE IN HEAVEN
-if all my interests are in earthly things
HALLOWED BE YOUR NAME- if I, His child am not holy
YOUR KINGDOM COME- if I am not seeking first His kingdom
YOUR WILL BE DONE -if I am unwilling to bend my will to His
ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN- if I am unwilling to serve His people
GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD
- without expending effort for it
FORGIVE US OUR TRESPASSES AS WE FORGIVE THOSE WHO TRESPASS AGAINST US- if I am harboring a grudge against someone
LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION -if I deliberately choose to remain in a situation where I am likely to be tempted
DELIVER US FROM EVIL -if I am not prepared to combat the forces of evil
THE KINGDOM
- if I do not give the King the disciplined obedience of one who is loyal because of love and respect for Him
THE POWER -if I fear what my neighbors may say or do
AND THE GLORY- if I am seeking my own glory first
FOREVER- if I am anxious about each days affairs and live without hope
AMEN -unless I honestly say, "Cost what it may, this is my prayer!"

 

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