Because of what Jesus gave to us we can respond in love by giving to Him. Jesus wants not only our gift of money but also of our thoughts, our time and our actions. In short He wants our lives to be truly committed to Him. To consider how we may be committed to Him, let us consider the elements of the Disciples Prayer:
- THE FIRST WORD “OUR”. CAN I REALLY SAY IT IF I LIVE ONLY FOR MYSELF
- THE WORD “FATHER” CAN I REALLY SAY IT IF I DO NOT ENDEAVOR EACH DAY TO ACT LIKE HIS CHILD
- I CAN NOT SAY “WHO ART IN HEAVEN” IF I AM NOT LAYING UP MY TREASURE THERE
- I CAN NOT SAY “HALLOWED BE THY NAME” IF I AM NOT STRIVING FOR HOLINESS
- I CANNOT SAY “THY KINGDOM COME” IF I AM NOT DOING ALL IN MY POWER TO TELL OTHERS OF JESUS AND THUS HASTEN THAT WONDERFUL EVENT
- I CAN NOT SAY “ THY WILL BE DONE” IF I AM DISOBEDIENT TO HIS WORD
- I CAN NOT SAY “ ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN” IF I WILL NOT SERVE HIM HERE AND NOW
- I CAN NOT SAY “ GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD” IF I RELY UPON MYSELF INSTEAD OF GOD AND SEEK AFTER THE WRONG THINGS
- I CAN NOT SAY “FORGIVE US OUR DEBTS” IF I HARBOR A GRUDGE AGAINST ANYONE
- I CAN NOT SAY “LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION” IF I DELIBERATELY PLACE MYSELF IN ITS PATH
- I CAN NOT SAY “DELIVER US FROM EVIL” IF I DO NOT PUT ON THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD
- I CAN NOT SAY “THINE IS THE KINGDOM” IF I DO NOT GIVE THE KING THE LOYALTY DUE HIM FROM A FAITHFUL SUBJECT
- I CAN NOT ATTRIBUTE TO HIM THE “POWER” IF I FEAR WHAT MEN MAY DO
- I CAN NOT ASCRIBE HIM “THE GLORY” IF I AM SEEKING HONOR ONLY FOR MYSELF
- AND I CAN NOT SAY “FOREVER” IF THE HORIZON OF MY LIFE IS BOUNDED COMPLETELY BY TIME
PRAYER
May our words, actions and heartfelt worship be acceptable in your sight, Our LORD, our strength, and our redeemer.
IN JESUS NAME,
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