As we pray, “Your kingdom come,” we should always add, quickly, “My kingdom go.” If you will add this practice when you recite the Lord’s Prayer, it will start to transform it from routinely rote to a deeply personal […]
Because you are his sons and daughters, God sent the Spirit into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” —Gal. 4:6 Last week we looked at the reverence and respect aspect of “Hallowed be your name.” He […]
“Hallowed be your name” —Matt. 6:9 Jesus begins The Lord’s Prayer, actually Our Prayer, with, “Our Father in the heavens, hallowed be your name.” I must admit I used to blow right past this “hallowed be your name,” and on […]
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not […]