“I Cannot Say the Lord’s Prayer” was written by an unknown believer. It speaks to the selfishness and greed of our times. Read it prayerfully.

I cannot say…Our—if my religion has no room for other people 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 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 sovereignty and accept the reign of God. I cannot say…Thy will be done—if I am unwilling or resentful of having Him 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 needs of my fellowmen. I cannot say…Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors—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, the Power, the Glory—if I do not give disciplined obedience, if I fear what neighbors and friends may say or do, if I seek my own glory first. I cannot say…Amen—unless I can honestly say also, cost what it may, this is my prayer!

Keep healthy. Pray mightily. Enjoy your life today. Live truthfully. And let’s experience the love and power of God together.

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