CHALLENGING THE LORD'S PRAYER

I cannot say “OUR” if I live only for myself.

I cannot say “FATHER” if I do not endeavor each day to act like His child.

I cannot say “WHO ART IN HEAVEN” if I am laying up no treasure there.

I cannot say “HALLOWED BE THY NAME” if I am not striving for holiness.

I cannot say “THY KINGDOM COME” if I am not doing all in my power to hasten that wonderful event.

I cannot say “THY WILL BE DONE” if I am disobedient to His word.

I cannot say “ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN” if I will not serve Him here and now.

I cannot say “GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD” if I am dishonest or seeking things by subterfuge.

I cannot say “FORGIVE US OUR TRESPASSES” if I harbor a grudge against anyone.

I cannot say “LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION” if I deliberately place myself in its path.

I cannot say “DELIVER US FROM EVIL” if I do not put on the whole armor of God. Read Ephesians 6

I cannot say “THINE IS THE KINGDOM” if I do not give the King the loyalty due him from a faithful subject.

I cannot say “THE POWER” if I fear what others may do.

I cannot say “THE GLORY” if I am seeking honor only for myself.

I cannot say “FOREVER” if the horizon of my life is bounded by the things of today.

Author Anonymous