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 as we forgive those who trespass against us 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.

I cannot say  For thine is the Kingdom  if I do not give the King the loyalty due him from a faithful subject.

I cannot say And the power  if I fear what others may do.

I cannot say And the glory  if I am seeking honor only for myself.

I cannot say Now and forever  if the horizon of my life is bounded by the things of today.

~Author Unknown~