A modern interpretation of our Lord’s Prayer
A modern interpretation of our Lord’s Prayer
“Our Father” – Every living human being is a child of God. Some know they are loved. Others reject any belief in God through various reasons, the main one being the misrepresentation of who God is, because who would reject one who loves them so deeply?
“Who art in Heaven” - We are divine creatures having an earthly experience and one day will return to our heavenly home.
“Hallowed be Thy name” – May we always acknowledge You with deep respect and awe for we serve a mighty and eternal God.
“Your kingdom come” – May we work for noble principles and according to the command to love God, love our neighbour and ourselves.
“On earth as it is in heaven”- Imagine a world where there is peace, abundant joy, unconditional love for one another (regardless of race, colour, creed, gender), humans in harmony with all of nature, no wars, poverty and hunger. Fully aware that we are loved by our Heavenly Father.
“Give us today our daily bread” – Our earth has sufficient sustenance for all people. It is selfishness, greed, foolishness that mismanages our abundant resources resulting in adults and children starving on the one side of the world and others are grossly obese elsewhere.
“Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us” – This is a powerful statement. Are we saying that if I do not forgive those that have hurt or betrayed me, I can’t be forgiven of my ‘sins’ ?
“Save us in the time of trial, and deliver us from evil” – Jesus said, “ In this world you will have trouble, but be of good cheer for I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33). We live in an imperfect world, “broken” people doing unspeakable things. Someone once said, “Evil will happen, but not through me” – may that be our motto.
“For the Kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever” - We acknowledge that God is our ultimate sovereign worthy of honour and glory and our total obedience. AMEN
Marge Stathakis
