From:          Rhonda Steiner
Subject:      The Lord's Prayer
To:         heb_roots_chr@mail.geocities.com,



                        I CANNOT PRAY

                        Author Unknown


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 life.

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 give up my own
sovereignty and accept the righteous reign of God.

I cannot say "Thy 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 This Day Our Daily Bread" without expending
honest effort for it or by ignoring the genuine needs of my fellowmen.

I cannot say "Forgive Us Our Trespasses As We Forgive Those Who
Trespass Against Us" if I continue to harbor a grudge against anyone.

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 Power" if I fear what my neighbors and
friends may say or do.

I cannot say "Thine Is The Glory" if I am seeking my own glory
first.

I cannot say "Forever" if I am too anxious about each day's affairs.

I cannot say "Amen" unless I honestly say, "cost what it may, this
is my prayer".


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"As for me, God forbid that I should boast about anything
except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ." Galatians 6:14

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