And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil…(Matthew 6:13) The path never leads toward temptation. The path leads away from temptation. You just happen to be facing the wrong way. Turn around, Beloved. Happy Monday … Continue reading
Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us (Matthew 6:12). Your translation probably says “Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors,” but I like this version, and it’s my blog, so… I’m actually pretty … Continue reading
Give us this day our daily bread (Matthew 6:11). Just enough to get me through the day. Not too much, or I might get prideful. Not too little, or I might not make it at all. Just…enough. How about … Continue reading
…your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven (Matthew 6:10). I think the hardest part of the whole living for God thing can be found in this verse. Because God doesn’t always listen to … Continue reading
…hallowed be your name…(Matthew 6:9) Hallowed You know, like holy. The Jews were so intense when it came to the holiness of God that they wouldn’t even utter the name YAHWEH. They considered it blasphemy. I remember as a kid … Continue reading
This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven…(Matthew 6:9) Not Mighty God Not Lord of the Universe Not Holy One Not Creator Not Sustainer Not Giver and Taker of Life Not Commander of the Heavenly Host Father … Continue reading
And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him (Matthew … Continue reading
And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in … Continue reading
So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in … Continue reading
Be careful not to do your “acts of righteousness” before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven (Matthew 6:1). Don’t be a poser. I know, sometimes that’s easier … Continue reading