“Our Father, who art in Heaven hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and glory, For ever and ever.

Amen”

“In Week 6 of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches us how to pray through what we now know as The Lord’s Prayer. Within it, we find four key themes: Entering God’s Kingdom – When we love God and love others, as commanded in the Greatest Commandment, we step into the reality of God’s kingdom.
Challenges of Daily Life – In the midst of stress and anxiety, we are called to trust in God’s provision. Forgiveness – Rather than seeking revenge, we are to forgive and even pray for the well-being of those who wrong us. Choices – When we face trials or tests, we can seek God’s protection from the evil one, the enemy of our soul.

The Lord’s Prayer is so much more than just words to recite—it is a deeply personal and transformative prayer. It invites us into a life where heaven and earth are reunited, where we trust in God’s provision, extend love and forgiveness, and seek His guidance in all our choices.

What if our lives truly reflected everything Jesus prayed for in The Lord’s Prayer? It is a powerful, succinct statement of spiritual formation, given to us by Jesus Himself. May we continue to live into this prayer each day.”