Teach me to pray

[joan48]

I was given a copy of this based on the Lord’s Prayer and love it so much I thought I would share it with you
LORD TEACH ME TO PRAY

I cannot pray OUR, if my faith has no room for others and their need.
I cannot pray FATHER, if I do not demonstrate this relationship to God in my daily living.
I cannot pray WHO ART IN HEAVEN, if all 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 will 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 OUR DAILY BREAD, without expending honest effort for it, or if I would withhold from my neighbour the bread that I receive.
I cannot pray FORGIVE US OUT TRESPASSES AS WE FORGIVE THOSE WHO TREPASS AGAINST US, if I continue to harbour a grudge against anyone.
I cannot pray LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPATATION, 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 seeking power for myself and my own glory first.
I cannot pray FOR EVER 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”.

[Susan]

How true Joan!! Christians must love one another and live as Christ did amongst the people,not be self-righteous and arrogant,thinking themselves better than everyone else.Thanks for posting it and sharing it with us.

[idlebrian]

That is certainly some thing to make one think.I think Jesus when he gave us this prayer realised our shortcomings but wanted us to express these thoughts.
I use the Lords prayer as you would a dialing code saying befofe prayer then I repeat to finish my prayer.
This I find gives perfect peace.Regards Brian C.

[nolatari]

It is pure and so true. Without a wholehearted faith it is impossible to pray. It is marvellous.

Nolatari

[idlebrian]

Hi A faith gives you immense personal power,when you express your thoughts through prayer you leave a very powerful message in your subconscious mind and the brain can possibly fulfill your wishes or an invisible Deity might. personal wishes you can't loose. though affecting other minds take a lot of practice and effort you will never move mountains but you will improve your life.Regards Brian C .