THE LORD'S PRAYER by Ray Eddy

I found this in a church in Thousand Oaks a few years ago. I thought I would share it with you.

I cannot say “our” if I’m living only for myself.
I cannot say “Father” if I don’t act like His child.
I cannot say “Who art in heaven” if I’m laying up treasure here.
I cannot say “hallowed be Thy Name” if I’m not striving for holiness.
I cannot say “Thy Kingdom come” if I’m not doing my part to hasten the day.
I cannot say “Thy will be done” if I am disobedient to His word.
I cannot say “on earth as it is in heaven” if I’m unwilling to serve Him now.
I cannot say “give us our daily bread” if I’m not relying on Him to provide.
I cannot say “forgive us our trespasses” if I harbor a grudge toward any.
I cannot say “lead us not into temptation” if I place myself in its path.
I cannot say “deliver us from evil” if I don’t put on the whole armor of God.
I cannot say “Thine is the Kingdom” if I’m not loyal to the King.
I cannot attribute to Him “the power” if I fear what people may do.
I cannot ascribe to Him “the glory” if I am seeking honor for myself.
I cannot say “forever” if I am bound by the things of time.
“LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY” Luke 11:1
Anon

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