This past Sunday night our pastor challenged us to rewrite the Lord’s Prayer in our own words.  I took the challenge and this is what I came up with-I pray it blesses you and let me challenge you to do the same:

My merciful and gracious Father in heaven-thank you for walking daily, moment by moment, with me through this life

Holy and blessed is Your name-allow me to comprehend the awesome power Your name alone holds each time I call upon it

Your kingdom come, Your will be done in my life today and everyday according to the purpose and plan You have called me to in heaven and on earth

Give me and my family today our daily portion-not too much lest we be full and deny You, not too little lest we be poor and needy

Forgive me my sins and help me be forgiving of those that sin against me knowing that we are all made in Your likeness and that we all fall short of Your glory

Lead me not into temptation, keep my path straight and help me choose the narrow way

Deliver me from Satan and his army, make me keenly aware of his schemes as I dress for battle in Your armor each day

For Yours is the kingdom, the power to overcome, and the glory forever

Amen