CHALLENGING THE LORD’S PRAYER

I cannot say OUR if I live only for myself.

I cannot say FATHER if I do not endeavor each day to act like His child.

I cannot say WHO ART IN HEAVEN if I am laying up no treasure there.

I cannot 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 hasten that wonderful event.

I cannot say THY WILL BE DONE if I am disobedient to His word.

I cannot say ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN if I will not serve Him here and now.

I cannot say GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD if I am dishonest or seeking things by subterfuge.

I cannot say FORGIVE US OUR TRESPASSES AS WE FORGIVE THOSE WHO TRESPASS AGAINST US if I harbor a grudge against anyone.

I cannot say LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION if I deliberately place myself in its path.

I cannot say DELIVER US FROM EVIL if I do not put on the whole armor of God.

I cannot say THINE IS THE KINGDOM if I do not give the King the loyalty due him from a faithful subject.

I cannot say THE POWER if I fear what others may do.

I cannot say THE GLORY if I am seeking honor only for myself.

I cannot say FOREVER if the horizon of my life is bounded by the things of today.

~Author Unknown~

Hope you’ve all had a wonderful weekend, and Monday!  I spent most of the day yesterday catching up on housework, etc…it’s going to be extremely hot and humid here all week, and I wanted to get everything done that I could before the heat settled in!  We’re gonna be sweatin in the 90′s here!   

Thank you all for your cherished prayers…Lewis will be going to the doctor, and I’ll keep you posted!
The food in our fridge was fine after that power outage!  Ian called me yesterday, and we talked for at
least 1/2 an hour!  He’s doing great….they’re going to an annual Christian concert this Friday with a team
from the church for an evangelizm outreach!  This is a major event, can’t remember the name of it, but, he’s excited to share the Word, and his faith in the Lord!  It’s always so good to hear his voice!  Me…I’m doing better, and just resting in His presence!  There’s so much joy there…in His presence!  I pray you all will experience abundant joy today!

I’ll be spending time the next few days getting around to your sites…and redecorating at mine!
A new month is upon us, and it’s time for a change!  Have a blessed Tuesday…and do stay cool!

Does this help!!  :0)

Hugs,
~ Deborah <><