After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 11. Give us this day our daily bread. 12. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 13. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. Matthew 6:9-13
Surely this is an overwhelming model prayer given to us by the lover of our souls, Jesus.
But you see…
you can't say “Our” if you only live for your self- because the word “Our” reflects an unselfish spirit with an unselfish attitude.
You can't say “Father” if you're not trying to act like His child- because “Father” denotes a family spirit.
You can't say “Who art in Heaven if you're not laying up no treasure there- because “Who art in Heaven” exposes trusting spirit.
You can't say “Hallowed be Thy Name” if you're not striving for holiness- because “Hallowed” indicates a reverent spirit.
You can't say “Thy Kingdom come” if you're not doing all can to usher in that event- because “Thy kingdom comes” expresses a loyal spirit.
You can't say “Thy will be done” if you're disobedient to God's Word- because “Thy will be done” articulates a submissive spirit.
You can't say “in earth as it is in Heaven” if you don't serve Him in the here and now- because “in earth as it is in Heaven” unveil a believing spirit.
You can't say “give us our daily bread” if you are dishonest or seeking gain by deception- because “give us” indicates a dependent spirit.
You can't say “forgive us our debts” if you harbor grudges against others- because “forgive us” reveals a penitent spirit.
You can't say “lead us not into temptation” if you deliberately place yourself in the path of sin- because “lead us” reflects a humble spirit.
You can't say “deliver us from evil” if you don't put on the whole armor of God- because “deliver us from evil” reveals a faithful spirit.
You can't say “Thine is the kingdom” if you don't give the King loyalty that is due to Him- because “Thine is the kingdom” reflects a triumphant spirit.
You can't attribute to Him “power” if you fear what men can do- because “power” is recognized by a confident spirit.
You can't ascribe to Him “glory” if you seek honor only for yourself- because “and the glory” unveils an exultant spirit.
You can't say “forever” if the horizon of your life is bounded completely by time- because “Forever” shows an eternal spirit.
You can’t say Amen if you don’t agree with God’s Word – because “Amen” reflects a cooperate spirit.
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