Our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, for ever and ever.
Amen.
Sometimes, when I kneel to pray, I am lost for words. Jesus provided the Lord’s prayer to his disciples as guidance on how to pray, and today the Lord’s prayer is a part of every service and mass.
I confess it is something that I was forced to memorize in Sunday school to be repeated endless times throughout my life. It is my fallback prayer that usually helps me get started. I find, however, that it has become a rote exercise and I don’t always actually think about what I am saying and the meaning behind the prayer.
It is an incredibly beautiful and simple prayer when you think about it and it should be prayed with passion. Here is what it means to me:
Our Holy Heavenly Father,
I pray that YOUR WILL be done on earth, as taught in your holy word - not that of Satan or the flesh
I pray that you provide us with our daily needs
I pray that you forgive me for my sins and that I will be as gracious to forgive others of their sins against me.
I pray that you guide my path daily so that I make the right choices and that you protect me from evil, illness and accidents.
You are the all knowing presence in my life, I trust that you are in control and have plans for me.
I praise you Lord, and thank you and love you for ever and ever.
Amen
May God bless you all today and everyday.
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