THE LORD'S PRAYER

[MIRIAM JACOB]

THE LORD'S PRAYER


I cannot say OUR - if my religion has no room
for others and their needs.

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

I cannot say WHO ART IN HEAVEN - if all my interests and
pursuits are In earthly things.

I cannot say HALLOWED BE THY NAME - if I who
am called by His name am not holy.

I cannot say THY KINGDOM COME - if I am unwilling to surrender
my own sovereignty, and accept the righteous reign of God.

I cannot say THY WILL BE DONE - if I am resentful of
God's will in my own daily 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 THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD, - without expending
honest effort for it, or if I ignore the genuine needs of my neighbour.

I cannot say FORGIVE US OUR SINS AS WE FORGIVE THOSE WHO
SIN AGAINST US,- if I continue to hold a grudge against anyone at all.

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

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

I cannot say THINE IS THE KINGDOM - If I do not give the King
the disciplined obedience of a loyal subject.

I cannot say THINE IS THE GLORY - If I am seeking
my Personal glory first.

I cannot say FOREVER - If I am overly anxious
about the affairs of today.

I cannot say AMEN - If I cannot honestly say :-"This is my prayer,
- cost whatever it may!"



- Author Unknown



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