'Thoughts on the Lord's Prayer' Author is Unknown.: Part of SOON Online Magazine

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By Dwayne Savaya

I cannot say OUR, if my religion has no room for others and their need.

I cannot say FATHER , if I do not demonstrate this relationship in my daily living.

I cannot say WHO ARE IN HEAVEN, if all my interest and pursuits are in earthly things.

I cannot say YOUR KINGDOM COME, if I am unwilling to give up my own sovereignty and accept the righteous reign of God.

I cannot say YOUR WILL BE DONE, if I am unwilling or resentful of having it in my life.

I cannot say ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN unless I am truly ready to give myself to His service here and now.

I cannot say GIVE US TODAY OUR DAILY BREAD, with out making honest efforts for it or by ignoring the genuine need of other people.

I cannot say FORGIVE US OUR SINS, AS WE HAVE ALSO FORGIVEN THOSE WHO SINNED AGAINST US, if I continue to harbour a grudge against anyone.

I cannot say AND LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION, if I deliberately choose to remain in a situation where I am likely to be tempted.

I cannot say BUT DELIVER US FROM EVIL, if I am not prepared to fight in the spiritual realm with the weapon of prayer.

I cannot say YOURS IS THE KINGDOM, if I do not give the King the disciplined obedience of a royal subject.

I cannot say YOURS IS THE POWER, if I fear what my neighbours and friends may say or do.

I cannot say YOURS IS THE GLORY, if I am seeking my own glory first.

I cannot say FOREVER, if I am not anxious about each day's affairs.

I cannot say AMEN unless I honestly say, "Cost what it may this is my Prayer".

Author is Unknown.

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