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Lord's Prayer (Our Father)

 

The Lord's Prayer (based on what Jesus taught in Matthew 6:9-13:

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name.  Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on Earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.  And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

 

Prayer Before Reading Scripture:

Our Father, who art in heaven, sacred is your Word. Your kingdom come, your words be heard on earth as they are in heaven. Give us this day your sacred Word, and forgive our neglect of it in the past as we forgive those who neglect us. Lead us toward an encounter with you each time we delve into the scriptures, for your presence, your power, and your glory are ever present among us now and forever. Amen.