I Cannot Pray

by: Author Unknown, Source Unknown

I CANNOT SAY OUR ; if my religion has no room for others and their needs.
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FATHER ; if I do not demonstrate this relationship in my daily life.
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WHO ART IN HEAVEN ; if all my interests and pursuits are in earthly things.
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HALLOWED BE THY NAME ; if I, who am called by his name am not holy.
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THY KINGDOM COME ; if I am unwilling to give up my own sovereignty and accept the righteous reign of God.
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THY WILL BE DONE ; if I am unwiling or resentful of having it in my life.
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ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN ; if I am not truly ready to give myself to his service here and now.
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GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD ; if I am not expending an honest effort for it or by ignoring the enuine needs of my fellow man.
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FORGIVE US OUR TRESPASSES AS WE FORGIVE THOSE WHO TRESPASS AGAINST US ; if I continue to harbor a grudge against anyone.
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LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION ; if I deliberately choose to remain in a situation where I am likely to be tempted.
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DELIVER US FROM EVIL ; if I am not prepared to fight in the spiritual realm with the weapon of prayer.
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THINE IS THE KINGDOM ; if I do not give the King the disciplined obedience of a loyal subject.
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THINE IS THE POWER ; if I fear what my neighbors do or say to me.
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THINE IS THE GLORY ; if I am seeking my own glory first.
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FOREVER ; if I am anxious about each days's events.
#I CANNOT SAY AMEN ; if i don't honestly say "cost what it may, this is my prayer.".