The Lord's Prayer…With Mine

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. --Father may you be exalted this day. You are the creator of heaven and earth. You are the beginning and end.

Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. --Lord may Your will be mine that I might be all that you created me to be. Give me eyes to see others as you see them and give me a heart to show love to all as you do.

Give us this day our daily bread. --Your providence is perfect. Father you know my need. Continue to give me peace as I await your perfect will. Thank you for the way you provide.

And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. --Father, I have not been perfect and I can feel your Spirit working in me. Lord continue to grow me and transform my heart. Help me to surrender that which I continue to take over. May your forgiveness reign in me and through me.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. --Lord, protect us in our day. Bind the evil one that we may continue to live out your will. Send your angels to attend us and gird our spirits with your armor.

For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. --Father may all honor, praise, and glory be given to you for all you do and for who you are. You are the God of all and the Savior of the world. You are the reason I live life to the full.

Amen. --Amen!

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