Sunday Devotional - The Lord's Prayer »
Posted by: brettodactyl 4 months, 3 weeks agoToday's devotional is simple, but important. It is the prayer that Jesus taught His disciples when they asked Him how they should pray. And, it is a prayer that almost all Christians hold dear.
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Pupi4 months, 3 weeks ago
Beautiful!! Thank you once again, Brett, for your weekly Devotions.
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zaph224 months, 3 weeks ago
"A few thoughts on the Lord's Prayer
It may be a great time for us to reflect ourselves....where we are, what we are and who we are now... A FEW THOUGHTS ON THE LORDS PRAYER
I cannot pray OUR, if my faith has no room for others and their need. I cannot pray WHO ART IN HEAVEN, if all of my interests and pursuits are in earthly things. I cannot pray, HALLOWED BE THY NAME, if i am not striving with God's help, to be holy. I cannot pray THY KINGDOM COME, if I am unwilling to accept God's rule in my life. I cannot pray, THY WILL BE DONE if I am unwilling or resentful of having it in my life. I cannot pray ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN, unless I am truly ready to give myself to God's service here and now. I cannot pray, GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD, without expanding honest effort for it, or if I would withhold from my neighbor the bread that I receive.
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zaph224 months, 3 weeks ago
I cannot pray, FORGIVE US OUR TRESPASSES, AS WE FORGIVE THOSE WHO TRESPASS AGAINST US, if we continue to harbor a grudge against anyone. I cannot pray, LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION, if I deliberately choose to remain in a situation where I am likely to be tempted. I cannot pray, DELIVER US FROM EVIL, if I am not prepared to fight evil with my life and my prayer. I cannot pray, THINE IS THE KINGDOM, if I am unwilling to obey the King. I cannot pray, THINE IS THE POWER AND THE GLORY, if I am seeing power for myself and my own glory first. I cannot pray, FOREVER AND EVER, if I am too anxious about each day's affairs. I cannot pray, AMEN, unless I honestly say, "Cost what it may, this is my prayer!""
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brettodactyl4 months, 3 weeks ago
That's all so true Zaph, and I'm glad you dissected the prayer as you have. Since we grow up learning this prayer, it is quite easy to overlook the power of its words. When I say it, I try to pay careful attention to the words and to remember what I am truly asking of the Lord. It should never be taken lightly.
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brettodactyl4 months, 3 weeks ago
I highly recommend these supplemental bits. I particularly like the first Youtube video I linked to-
The Lord's Prayer in multiple languages:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBkUz5YktDs
"And lead us not into temptation..." clarification:
http://www.jgelements.com/2008/01/difficulty-in...
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Silverghost4 months, 3 weeks ago
I like Gregory's explanation of "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil," broken down to simple terms: "The first petition requests for God to not put the disciples 'into "hot water"'...The second petition requests for God to deliver the disciples from situations in which they already find themselves in 'hot water'."
1Corinthians 10:13 also helps us with that need. -Rev. S
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Silverghost4 months, 3 weeks ago
Brett: Thanx!
Beautiful video, reflecting on the Luke 11 passage. Most are familiar with the Matthew 6 passage, so this is a refreshing view.
Note that Jesus said, "After this manner therefore pray ye: "Our Father..." Matthew 6:9. This was not meant to be a repetitious prayer, that would be said without thinking of its significance.
It was given as a model prayer of what we should mean from the heart. So, Zaph's comments are appropriate to consider in praying.
Jesus had added, "For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: but if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." He was looking to remove hypocrisy in prayer & for us to realize the God is not fooled by fake piety.
When one thinks through this model prayer in praying, it refreshes the soul. -Rev. S
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ConquistadorForLife4 months, 3 weeks ago
What can i say brett, another great weekend article.
Thanks for sharing it.
God bless you and all of us.
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Francisca4 months, 3 weeks ago
I wanted to thank you, Brett for having sent to me this wonderful video! It seems so appropriate for me. This Sunday is a particular Sunday: 7 years ago somebody whom I loved, died...
Lord teach us to pray, and forgive us our sins that we also forgive every one that is indebted to us....
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brettodactyl4 months, 3 weeks ago
I know you must be feeling a sense of sorrow on an anniversary such as this, and I'm glad for whatever comfort you were able to get from watching the video. Every week, it seems like the devotionals have a particular relevance to someone, and that reassures me that God is guiding me and blessing these stories and the Propeller community.
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texangelwings4 months, 3 weeks ago
That was an awesome video in honor of the Lord's Prayer! I am going to email the video to my friends.
Thanks Brett, your Sunday Devotionals always complete my Sundays!
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BoxMonkey4 months, 3 weeks ago
Good News , on The Good News . Kepp up the good work Brother . Thanx .
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1-2-Oscar4 months, 3 weeks ago
I can believe it. People who consistently act like pricks have trouble praying, simply because they do not understand either prayer's power or its purpose.
I did notice that the first to sink this submission was none other than Propeller employee Neophile, who also serves as the anchor man of the "Gang of Four" in their attempts to tell everyone else here how to vote, how to post, and how to live. All in all, he demonstrates why he is so little regarded here.
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brettodactyl4 months, 3 weeks ago
Yeah, I've gotten used to it, unfortunately. There are some who persistently sink the devotionals from week to week regardless of the topic. Hopefully, the Lord will soften their hearts someday and they won't continue to hold whatever grudge they seem to have.
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SonOfTheMask4 months, 2 weeks ago
Brett, sorry to have missed, I've been out-and-about for a while. Great devotional!
I second Bronx Bomber's comments. And I say a loud "huzzah!" to 1-2-Oscar's comments.
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larry2634 months, 2 weeks ago
Great news. I found it's really useful for me (and everyone). Thank for your pleasure.
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