After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven. Hallowed by thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. — St. Matthew 6:9-13
King James Version of the Bible
from Providential Guideposts
Prayer … p. 6
Just as we feel the need to confide in a trusted friend, so it is when we talk with God in prayer. There is this difference though: We are at one with God, and ever will be. It thus behooves us to keep God in the forefront of our mind, knowing that He lives in us and we live in Him.
That God knows our every thought need come as no surprise, although our awareness of it tends to foster a more intimate relationship. We find it both easy and comforting to say a simple “Thank you, God” as we go about our daily business. We find too that when we have meaningful conversation with God our relationship is affirmed and made whole.
Whenever we feel the need to spend time alone with God in prayer, our selfless faith alone affords us the understanding to know that whatever we ask of God is at once asking the same of ourself. We are, quite simply, part of the solution and must expect to play an active role. Empowered by faith and suffused with His divine presence, we can but ask of God His ever-abiding Goodness and wondrous Love for all.
— Garry D. Kilbourn
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