Lord's Prayer Rewritten

The Lord’s Prayer as Rewritten by:

Gail Artinian

You are Almighty God in Heaven and Maker of the Universe, yet at the same time you are my Father, so close to me, so caring, so loving and willing to hear my every concern. For the short time I am here on Earth, help me to look to your word and to search my heart for ways I might help to bring a little of your kingdom to this troubled Earth, by sharing the Good News and showing kindness and compassion to others. Help us to put our trust in Your plan for our lives and for this world. Please help me remember that I need only what is really necessary just for this day. For I know that you have and will continue to provide. For this I am truly thankful. Father, please open my eyes to the needs of others who are truly in need. I trust that you will find a way for us to love and care for each other in this world. I know that because of Jesus my sins are forgiven and I also know that if I am to follow his example I need to forgive, but not just silently. I need to humble myself enough to show forgiveness to others outwardly through words and actions. The messages of this material world seem to urge us to focus on ourselves, on what we want and what we think we need. Deliver us from this evil. We know that if we listen with a servant’s heart we can trust that the Holy Spirit will help us to resist this temptation to look only inward. I look to you, Lord, for salvation. You have the power. The glory is yours and I pray that I will be worthy of your Amazing Grace forever. Amen.

Pat Baker

Divine Creator of things seen and unseen, we honor you above everything. May your kingdom come to Earth and your will prevail over all. Provide our daily needs and let us not yearn for more. Forgive us when we stray and help us to be forgiving of others. Help us to avoid evil deeds and thoughts. All power and glory is given to you. Amen.

Jim Day

Almighty and Sovereign God, how great thou are. Your will shall rule on Earth, just as it does in Heaven. Provide for our daily needs and teach us to be forgiving of others, just as you are forgiving of us. Prevent us from straying in harmful and sinful directions and guide us to your holy kingdom. Your power and glory are forever. Amen.

Barb DeLong

Dear God, who is in a much better place, your holy name fills me with awe. May we always follow your will so that the Earth will become as perfect as it is in Heaven. We trust you to give us everything that we need every day of our life. Please listen to us in spite of all that we do wrong and forgive us for these acts of weakness. May we, in turn, forgive those who have hurt us. Help us to always follow the right path to you by making right choices and never to succumb to the evils of this world. For you are the only one that truly matters in our lives. Amen.

Gary Earnley

Father God, hallowed is your name. Bless us with thy will on Earth, as it is in Heaven. Let us nourish our bodies and forgive us our debts, as we extend your grace to our debtors. Make us mindful of temptation and deliver us from evil. Help us to remember that your way is the kingdom, power and glory, forever. Amen.

Dave Kulisz

Creator and Heavenly Father we glorify your name above all others. May your Spirit dwell within us all so that your kingdom may break forth on Earth. We thank you for all the blessings you bestow upon us daily and ask your forgiveness for our transgressions and for the strength to do the same to others. Focus our minds and hearts upon you, Father, so that we may turn away from whatever separates us from you. For your kingdom and power and glory endures forever and ever. Amen.

Joan Newberry

Father, Mother, Everything God, I praise and glorify you. Thank you for giving me everything I need for today. I pray that you would lead me to how I can bring your kingdom to Earth. Please forgive me of my sins of omission or commission that I have committed to others and ask you to forgive through me the offenses of others. Keep me in your care so that I may not bring harm to others. I ask this in the name and through the power of Jesus, the Christ. Amen.

Stacy Peterson

Abba! Most holy God on high. We praise you. May we live each day to give honor to your kingdom. We ask for your continued blessings on our daily lives, as we live out your love for us. You are our Lord and Savior for all things. Amen.

Barry Steele

Our Father, who is everywhere and in everything, holy is your name. May your kingdom break through on Earth just as it has in Heaven, so that we joyfully do your will. Provide us with our needs, not our earthly desires. Just as you have forgiven our sins by your grace, may we forgive others. When we are tempted, as Jesus was, may we follow his lead and turn away from the evil one and turn to the Lord. For it is your kingdom, your power and your glory that we worship, and your love and compassion that we pray for. Amen.

Susan Steele

Our Father, closer than the air that we breathe, Holy is your name. May Earth become like Heaven, where strife is no more and love never ends. Let us be anxious for nothing; You always provide. Forgive the hardness in our hearts and let us reach out to those who would do us harm. Help us surrender to all your ways and may all our thoughts lead to love, peace and joy. Your power, goodness and mercy endure forever! Amen.

Meta Tulley

Dear Father, who surrounds us and is in the air we breathe, we honor you through our good times and bad. You forgive all our sins when we ask and we thank you for teaching us how to forgive others and to avoid temptations we encounter. May we obey your teachings through our deeds here on Earth so that we may someday join you in our eternal Heavenly home. Amen.