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; if I am not truly ready to give myself to
his service here and now.
I CANNOT SAY
GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD; if I am not expending an honest
effort for it or by ignoring the genuine needs of my fellow man.
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 do or say to me.
I CANNOT SAY
THINE IS THE GLORY; if I am seeking my own glory first.
I CANNOT SAY
FOREVER; if I am anxious about each day's events.
I CANNOT SAY
AMEN; if i don't honestly say "cost what it may, this is my
prayer."
--Author unknown
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