Matthew 6:5-15

THE LORD’S PRAYER

“PRAYING”

I cannot say, “Our” if I live in a watertight spiritual compartment; if I think that a special place in Heaven is reserved just for my own little group.

I cannot say “Father” if I do not consider Him actually my spiritual father.

I cannot say, “Who art in Heaven,” if I do not believe in a hereafter.

I cannot say, “Thy kingdom come,” if I am so busy with earthly things that I am laying up no treasure in His Kingdom.

I cannot say, “Thy will be done,” if I am questioning, resentful, or disobedient to His will for me.

I cannot say, “on earth, as it is in Heaven,” if I am not prepared to devote my life to His service.

I cannot say, “Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespas against us,” if I harbor a grudge against anyone.

I cannot say, “Lead us not into temptation,” if I deliberately put myself into a position where I will likely be tempted.

I cannot say, “Thine is the Kingdom,” if I do not accord God the obedience of a loyal subject.

I cannot say, “Thine is the power,” if I am afraid of what men say, or what my neighbors may think.

I cannot say, “Thine is the glory, if I am seeking glory for myself.

Attributed to WCTU Newsletter, Mississippi in Morning Glory

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