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What is it like to live with eyes wide open? To be opened eyed as it is phrased?

Is it when we are full of awe that our eyes dilate with wonder?

The eye has been called the window of the soul and much is perceived through them. We gain information through our sight (physical and internal).

Living with your eyes wide open, can appear childlike — but didn’t God ask us to come to him with hearts and minds of a child? To be eager to learn and know more of him. Do you still see God, Jesus and Holy Spirit in this way?

The danger for those who are well-versed in the Bible, people who have chosen to believe is that they can “grow up” but not in a good way. They put behind them the childish things which they need to keep (their inner child if you will), they think they know it all, and they stop learning. In this way, there is very little difference between them and people who are ignorant or refuse to acknowledge God!

You see, those who know God but turn away from him are hard hearted. They stop their eyes from seeing what is in front of them and prevent their hearts from giving.

God is all around us, it is impossible to ignore the invisible world that engulfs us, and the world that God created. The Sun, the Moon, the Atmosphere, the Sea, all continue without our help and are all part of His invisible qualities. They are his eternal power and divine nature. There is no excuse for not knowing or recognising the higher power — God.

Yet, those who know Him have two choices:

1) To learn more and enter into a deeper understanding of him, or

2) To deny his existence of think up alternative, man-made ideas of what God is like.

The latter is so dangerous as their minds become dark and confused. They no longer have the light of Jesus to help them through life’s maze.

We all have to guard against hard-heartiness, or as I call it being ‘frozen’.

I have heard God’s revelation described as the sun. The sun shines, its warmth reaches every part of the earth, it changes the soil. It transforms the mud from soft and squiggy to hard, cracked, dry and brittle and yet the same sun can melt butter. God’s love and light can make a heart grow hard, or the same love and light melts the tender heart through his revelation.

How do we know whether we are being hard hearted or compassionate? The difference is when we choose not to help someone, not to forgive them or not to listen. Hard heartiness is pre-ceded with a not, when without a not something good would happen. Without the ‘not’ choice, we would show compassion by helping, forgiving or listening to someone.

What would our world be like if more people kept their eyes wide open to opportunities to be more open hearted and less hard hearted?

How would your world changed if you were able to give up on hard heartedness?

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God’s Word

The Lord has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts,
so that their eyes cannot see, and their hearts cannot understand and
they cannot turn to me (Jesus) and have me heal them

John 12:40 (NLT)

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We need to be Watchful, over ourselves and our Data. It leads to questions like:

· Who is really to blame for the Facebook fiasco?

· Are You Facebook Protected?

· Who is really responsible for Your Data Going AWOL?

How watchful do You and I need to be?

Do you, like me, find the timing of the Facebook data leaking news interesting? It has coincided with the timing of new data protection laws and regulations.

We are told that our data (within Facebook) is not as secure as we first believed. This affects over 2.13 billion active members as stories of misuse of the handling their data is revealed!

· What has happened since the story was released?

· Have people left in droves or changed over to other platforms?

· Are people considering where they put their data throughout the ether?

· Have people become complacent in their use of apps and advertising on the web?

I seem to have more questions than answers but I am interested … because computers and the use of Internet and the ether has become such an integral part of our lives.

Is God interested in this as well? I believe God is interested in the smallest detail of our lives, so yes. I sometimes wonder if God is watching and noticing how we create problems for ourselves, how we are handling them and then continuing the cycle!

You see, I can’t get away from the fact that some of these problems are our own fault! It’s easy to blame Mark Zuckerberg and other web developers who have made millions of pounds by providing a popular service but let’s look at some of the facts.

Those in the business of website platforms are always looking for easier ways for their users to make their app the first, and the foremost one used in our lives.

Facebook has been really successful in this. It began life as a way to keep in contact with friends and family and it has move forward, taking it users with them, blindly following, unquestioning and not paying attention to what is happening with their data.

I put my hand up, I am among these.

· When did you check the settings on an app you regularly use?

· When did you last unsubscribe or unfollow a person or organisation as a matter of choice?

· When did you last think before passing your email out in the great cyber unknown?

I found this comment on a forum recently; it was about receiving an email that was not intended for them (not from me I hasten to add!);

“Honestly, I wasn’t even aware that I had received an email that might not have been intended for me. Many of us sign for so many things these days it’s hard to remember what we signed up for and what we didn’t.”

Does this resonate with you?

To entertain us, Facebook allowed companies to invite us to take quizzes, you know the ones:

· Which Disney character are you most like?

· What dog or cat reflects your personality?

· Which colour emotion are you?

It only takes a mouse click!

We are encouraged to share this with our friends so not only did your friends get access so did their friends, and the Quiz company got data to hundreds of people.

It’s the same with the Games, the word games, bubble games and the favourite ‘sweet-like’ puzzles. An invite from a trusted friend pops up and as it’s inside the trusted Facebook it is only a mouse click away!

We seem to be addicted to an easy life, and Facebook has helped us to do this — with our permission.

Facebook and others have access to our (and others) data.

Birthday greetings are automatically sent, forthcoming birthday reminders pop up.

How do they know?

We have happily provided this information in the first place.

When we are interested in particular service, a pop up window comes up and says Sign up using your Facebook account. This is one click away and easier that the hassle of putting in your email address and creating a new password directly with the new company!!

Do you recognise this?

Each and every time you give a click with your mouse, your data is being freely given to others. It is you and I who are providing the information. So tell me who is really culpable?

We have stopped watching.

The Bible tells us to keep watch. God wants us to be aware of everything around us, waiting for His return and also being watchful for ourselves.

Watching means — knowing what is happening around us, so informed choices can be made.

Watching means — being aware of the invitations that are being accepted.

Watching means — taking the time to understand the detail of the processes signed up for.

Are you being watchful?

When it comes to Facebook, you can check if you have inadvertently passed on your data when signing up to other stuff.

I’ve prepared a quick guide for you so you can see what you need to do to Protect your Data when using Facebook — See the bottom of the blog.

You can make the decision for your data future today. To be proactive on what you are going to accept and be watchful of your (and your friends) data.

Do you ever wonder where or what else you need to be watchful about in your life?

How watchful are you in the spiritual realm?

This realm is as invisible as the ether and cyber world which is our everyday usage and purchases: computers; mobile phones; fitbits; and gadgets such as Alexa or Echo!

· Who in the spiritual world wants your data and use it to turn you away from God?

· How do you watch world events? Is it with a surface interest (they don’t really affect me) or with a deeper understanding (they do affect me)?

· What actions are you taking to be watchful of your data?

They say we live in interesting times and are creators of our expanding world.

God gave us all the ability to create and He gave us free will. This means we do not have victim status but we do have choices.

As long as we are making these choices we are being watchful.

The moment we become comfortable, complacent or confident in our own strength then curiously enough we lose our watchful God given abilities!

· What do you think?

· Where do you need to become more watchful?

· Which watchful prayers do you need to be saying?

Let me know — on ladey@ladeyadey.com.

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This morning, I greeted my husband with “Happy Unicorn Day”, and when I opened my social media I had a number of Happy Unicorn wishes waiting for me. What a lovely way of starting the day, one with anticipation of wonder and imagination!

National Unicorn Day is celebrated on 9th April each year, and has been in the National Calander of Days for over 17 years! This is my first year, also highlighted by the fact that my daughter and I have written our first Little Unicorn Children’s Book. Little Unicorn — What’s Your Name?

Like anything you become interested in, the subject suddenly becomes prominent and everywhere you look there they are. Unicorns!

Take note of the amazing Larry Kim who does some wonderful medium marketing articles featuring Unicorns!

Have some fun with these 10 Unicorn Facts!

Let me know your favourite and if you know any more, essential Unicorn information that can be added — do let me know.

1. Unicorns are usually as white as fresh snow. They can however change their colour to reflect their emotions or to appeal to whoever needs their help.

2. A winged unicorn is called and Alicorn. Alicorns can fly for a very long time to anywhere in the world, real or imaginary.

3. A unicorns favourite food is candy floss — they don’t mind what flavour — any will do!

4. Unicorns can live to be hundreds or even thousands of years old.

5. Unicorn can be found anywhere, however they are tricky to find due their wariness of exploitation (and their playful nature). Their favourite places are in woodland by babbling brooks. They rarely stay long in open spaces.

6. Unicorns are highly intelligent and have developed a high level of empathy allowing them to connect with those who truly believe.

7. Unicorn never argue, they respect each other and value the opinion and experiences of one another. They honour elder unicorns and often seek their advice.

8. Unicorns mate for life. They seek the worlds for their soulmate and remain forever true.

9. When a unicorn is born all the fairy folk gather together and send lights up to the sky creating a magical moving colour show.

10. Unicorns are wild animals and should never be kept in captivity. If this done, the unicorn becomes melancholy and loses it’s magical powers and eventually will fade away.

Instead of signing off as Ladey — I should sign off as Spirit Silver Wolfwater — that’s my Unicorn Name! Let me know if you want to know your unique Unicorn name!

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Do you have to choose between acting out at work or being yourself?

To ‘act out’ is usually associated with children, teenagers or immaturity, it shows itself as an outburst or behaviour contrary to how you really want to behave. It can be triggered by outside events, pressure or a way to attract attention to your overlooked needs!

How does this show in the workplace? It can be someone who is very extravert yet inside they are naturally shy. It can be when emotion overspills in a meeting with co-workers react in fear or hostility to a new procedure! It can be a person who is chronically late with resentment to ‘time-tabling’ yet can manage their workload and time when offered flexible working patterns. Whichever way it comes to the surface, ‘acting out’ is showing a side of yourself that is false to how you really want to be.

In management and personal life there is a motivational principle called “Act as if”. This gives a process to act in a way when it is against your natural mindset e.g. you don’t feel like doing so! This technique has positive results: increasing motivation, self-esteem and self-confidence. By forcing yourself to adopt the posture, physical approach and tone can produce positive feelings to emerge. After a while, the ‘acting as if’ becomes a natural habit. It has been shown to overcome anxiety, depression and feelings of being overwhelmed. A great tool, as long as it draws on your natural positivity and internal skills.

Perhaps you have a guru or a mentor you look up to and try to emanate? Who wouldn’t want to be Richard Branson or Mother Teresa? But are you? No, God only makes one person at a time and each person is unique. What a creative father you have. It is the same in the workplace. It is good to try and emulate someone you admire, but they are not in your circumstance or situation so it needs to be thought through a little. The moment you ‘act out’ you are trying to become someone else and it is not your true self.

Curiously, as human beings, false body language can be detected at 100 yards and seen through. Your staff and colleagues may not necessarily be able to put their finger on what is wrong, though their senses are telling them to distrust you when you behave in a way that is contrary to your natural way. Consequently, despite your good intentions, by not being yourself you are compromising your integrity.

Brian told me, “I wear a mask at work. It comes off when I get home and I can relax and be my true self around my family. When I am at work, as a manager, I need people to respond to me quickly and it means I have to become a different type of person. Sometimes, I don’t like the way I have to work and order people around, so by putting on a different persona I protect myself from becoming involved so that I can effectively do my job.”

Is it time to open the curtain on the ‘true you’? Some will accept you and others will not. This is the scary part of life. It is a fact of life that it is impossible to please everyone.

Try to avoid working to please others at the expense of your own personality it’s failure for you and cannot produce the satisfaction, significance or success wanted in your situation.
You are important and valued as an individual by God and this goes for in the workplace too.

Do you know yourself or have you worn a mask for too long? Personality questionnaire can help you discover your skills sets such as Myers-Briggs Typology Test, Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire, Buckingham & Clifton’s Strengths Finder Profiles, and JoHari Window — there are many others available to give you insight into the way you tick.

Recently, I ask my Keep Unfrozen followers this question: What could I do for you? The resounding response was: I should be myself and continue to do what I am doing. It was a humbling experience for me to realise that I am good enough for them, likeable and my worth includes my witness and ways. Some made it clear that this included my idiosyncrasies and my ‘fault-line’ because these all added up to being me! The value was in how I overcome these faults and still passionately reach out to others. The bottom line is I can serve by being myself, available in friendship, reliable in caring and passionate in offering help and service. So, I guess I need to knuckle down, build on these strengths by practicing them and thank God for making me who I am!

What about you?

How much of a mask do you wear at work?

Tell me how you keep your integrity and your personality alive at work.

Is this harder if you are a Believer?

Leadership for Believers from the Bible — Romans 12: 3–6

Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us.4 Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, 5 so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other. 6 In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. (New Living Translation)

The Psalm (139:14) and Jeremiah (1:5) talk about how you were created and your uniqueness in Christ.

Your special blessed personality can be a joy in the workplace, check out the full passage Romans 12:1–21 for His word on this subject.

Research Sources:

http://www.businesspsych.org/articles/240.html Organizational Citizenship Behavior and Workplace Deviance: The Role of Affect and Cognitions, (Journal of Applied Psychology), 2002, (accessed April 2016)

https://www.allbusiness.com/dealing-with-problematic-people-in-the-workplace-15607999-1.html, Dealing with Problematic People in the Workplace, (All business.com), 1999–2006, (accessed April 2016)

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+12&version=NLT, (Bible Gateway), (accessed April 2016)Thanks for reading.

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One of the things which makes me feel alive is the delight when a film, book or piece of music touches my heart. That first time of realising that this piece of creating is magical is like no other. Then for the next few weeks I cannot get my fill of it, I want to know all I can about its creators, the backstory of how it came about and to explore its meaning in more ways.

The Greatest Showman, the film based on PT Barnum and put into a new musical with Hugh Jackman as its lead has had this affect on me. I love watching the film, currently I’ve been to the cinema 10 times to watch it, (it was only released 6 weeks ago!). I look out for the extra launch pieces on TV or You Tube, hearing what the actors have to say about their experience and gathering more facts about the making of this film. I sing along to the music and taking extra notice when it is played on the radio.

What was so magical about this film?

The musical brings out the need to recognise each person as an individual and to love their differences to ourselves and not to the conformities to present day society. This is just as relevant today as in its setting in the mid 1850s. The musical concentrates on the Circus period of PT Barnum’s life.

It doesn’t mention his political career including becoming Mayor of Bridgeport in Connecticut or philanthropy passions, or his life as a Christian man. He was a member of the Fourth Universalist Society in the City of New York. This church was founded on the belief of universal salvation that emphasized the love of God for all people.

As part of his political career (a Republican for Fairfield) Barnum spoke out against slavery and the African American suffrage and here is a wonderful quote by him:

A human soul, “that God has created and Christ died for,’ is not to be trifled with. It may tenant the body of a Chinaman, a Turk, an Arab or a Hottentot — it is still an immortal spirit.

If you had to look up Hottentot (I did) it refers to a group of Khoisan people native to southwestern Africa. They were nomadic people.

Back to The Greatest Showman — is an uplifting musical concerned with the rejection of people who are ‘different’ from the culture they are living in or not accepted by society in general. One of the signature tracks is This is Me, sung with great feeling by Keala Settle and written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. The song has been herald as ‘An anthem for Outcasts” by Variety Magazine

It speaks of being put down and rejected by others and the determination of not accepting other’s opinion or cruelty by standing up and declaring with celebration the person who you were made to be. All of which is wonderful especially when realising that who you were made to be, is a creation by a loving Father — God.

Put simply, I can’t be Me, myself without God — to be The Me, I need to be part of Him.

Consider for a moment, who and what makes you, You? Who is the one person who always, without fail, accepts you as you are? This person is God, your Father, He has never failed you regardless of what you have gone through and no matter what has shaped your personality and view on life.

There is no need to pretend to be someone else and musicals such as The Greatest Showman are uplifting and motivational in helping us to realise this truth. The only difficulty in our world of Me, Myself and I, that we can often think we can be part of life without God. In fact in our own strength. We need to protect ourselves against this and realise that our uniqueness is important, we have a world full of unique, incredible people but we are still nothing without God.

Meanwhile, if you go and see the film, let me know and we can have a great chat.

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Before the joy came the pain, and it was the pain of betrayal, belittlement and burial. It might be that you have experienced some of this in your own life?

For Jesus he experienced total betrayal by his close friend, follower and front man. Jesus gave him up to those who wanted to kill him.

The authorities choose to ignore his innocence, belittled, twist the truth, ridiculed and tortured him. They incited the crowds to demand his death.

Like a criminal, he was hung on a cross, sneered at and taunted until he died. Then he was buried.

You would have thought that was the end of the story. The worst had happened. What more could be done. The victors celebrated their win of getting rid, publically of a man who had called himself the Son of God.

But it was not over.

Darkness fell over a whole nation, thick curtains were unexplainably ripped from top to bottom. Joseph from Arimathea, took Jesus’ body and lay it in a tomb.

Jesus’ body was never found. How could it be? When he was raised to life again. He appeared to his disciples and to others showing his wounds and being as real then as he had been before and he continues to appear to people today.

Moaning, Mourning and Misconceptions were dispersed and distress turned into delight.

We continue to celebrate this amazing truth, that Jesus Christ has risen from the dead and is with each of us today (if we want and accept him).

Have a happy Easter — and no matter how dark your days become, remember evil can never win when you believe in Him.

As you think of the Easter Story, read it for yourself from Luke Chapter 23 and have a listen to these two wonderful songs.

Don Francisco — tells the story through his song, given from the perspective of the thief on the cross next to Jesus. Check out his song here called Too Small a Price.

The other song is from Kelly Mooney who adapted Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah, with the words to reflect the Easter Hallelujah. Here, is her story of how God made this happen

Now, let me know if the Easter Story and these interpretations have brought a lump to your throat?

God’s word:

Why do you look for the living among the dead?

Luke 24:5

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The words, ‘literary festival’ sound very grand doesn’t it? If you are an author or have dreams to become an author, you are part of the literary scene.

Yes really!

The festivals can be found in many cities and towns across the world.

It is a place every author needs to investigate, to network, make contact and ultimately have their books featured.

In UK they are often found in the summer months but they can be found near you, at any time of the year!

They are a feast for those who love books, reading and a chance to meet authors.

Organizers put on talks, book signings, readings, panel discussions and workshops where authors can talk more about their craft and impart great knowledge to people who love to read. Festivals often featured well-known authors who want to interact with audiences.

Local towns will often have a festival lasting more than one day and welcome new authors or local authors to participate.

This is your chance.

The advantage is that you can speak to more potential readers and sell your books. Usually, it is only the speakers who can offer their books for sale.

Your Tips for taking Action:

· Go to some festivals and see what you like about them, what do you learn?

· Contact the organizers about being part of their speaker programme for the following year.

· Alternatively, bite the bullet and organize a book festival in your home town.

A great website literaryfestivals.co.uk provides details of over 350 festivals around the UK and Ireland. If you don’t want to miss any, then sign up for emails updates to be sent directly to you inbox.

Around the world there are many festivals , with the Writers Academy giving their Top 20 of world book festivals: https://thewritersacademy.co.uk/blog/literary-festivals/

These include:

· Hay Festival in Wales.

· Edinburgh International Book Festival in Scotland.

· Zee Jaipur Literature Festival in India.

· Texas Book Festival in USA

· Sidney Writers Festival in Australia

· Berlin International Literary Festival in Germany

· Istanbul Book Fair in Turkey

Each country has some huge festivals and wouldn’t it be great to co-ordinate your holiday to incorporate one?

Still, look out for your local town offerings. You might be surprised at how professional the smaller town literary festivals can be.

Market Deeping in Lincolnshire has just announced that they have won funding for the Deepings Literary Festival in 2019. Only a year to wait!

Hursley Park in Hampshire are having their inaugural Book Fair in June 2018. I shall be there if you want to meet me! I will be speaking on How to become a Published Author and also featuring The Little Unicorn — What’s Your Name? our latest children’s book.

Is it time for you to book a trip to a Literary Festival or Book Festival near you?

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Sometimes the only thing to do is pray

But what do I pray? You may ask.

There is so much that is overwhelming me

I am too busy for my own good

Or too sad for my health

Have things really changed since Jesus was alive?

Not a lot

Q: Why did Jesus put this prayer on his curriculum?

A: From a direct request from His students!

The disciples had watched Jesus communicating with his Father through prayer, the language of God and they had witnessed the answers from the Father — and they wanted to have the same relationship.

Jesus wanted his followers to be persistent in praying — and it doesn’t matter if the only prayer you ever say, is the one He taught us.

Jesus wanted us to have patience, courage and hope but always to know the availability of God, your Father, with an open door pass just for you.

So Pray — as Jesus taught

Our Father

We begin with Our Father as a good reminder that we share in this loving God. Though you can change it the possessive adjective of ‘My’, but by using ‘Our’ gives the true relationship, an opening statement that you share this Father with Jesus. Already Jesus in his opening words connects with you and says you are my sister or brother, because we share the same spiritual Father.

To explore this subject deeper listen to the sermon I gave entitled “Who is Your Family” based on Matthew 12:50 on Mothering Sunday.

Father — definition. He is there for us and will never forsake us. This is His promise and His oath, and He always keeps them. God the Father cannot be compared with our earthly or biological fathers. He is so much more and wants you to share in His Kingdom and Glory.

Who Art in Heaven

The place we associate with God — although He is omnipresent, for our human minds to understand, Heaven is regarded as His home address.

Hallowed by Thy Name

Following the first commandment, to have no other Gods, and Jesus’ commandment, to love the Lord your God, with all your mind, spirit and soul. Respect, awesome fear and honour go into the word of ‘hallowed’.

Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will be Done, On Earth as it is in Heaven

Christians know there is a better life, and a fervent prayer of asking for the second coming, for the return of Jesus to earth and God’s Kingdom to reign

His ways are best and if his rules were accepted as the norm, what a different world we would have. In fact, it would turn earth into heaven!

Give us this day our Daily Bread

Just as God did for the Israelites when He first liberated them and sent them Manna to eat, so it is that we ask Him to provide food and spiritual sustenance for us on a daily basis.

Forgive us our Trespasses (sins)

We love it when we receive God’s mercy and grace and He forgives us when we do wrong, acknowledge it and are remorseful. There is a kicker to this line, with the conditional next one,

As we forgive those who trespass against us

If we expect God to forgive us then we have to do the same for others. It is no good holding onto grudges and maintaining our right to be hurt by others, we have to forgive them. If we don’t, then the first part of asking God to forgive our mistakes, wrongdoing and willful actions cannot be forgiven either. So, by the measure of forgiveness you have in your heart for others, God will use that as His starting point!

Sobering thought eh?

The next time someone hurts you, instead of telling everyone how much you are hurt and how much you have been wronged by that person — forgive them instead!

Strangely enough you will feel better and less bitter by forgiving — even those who are hurt you dreadfully. It is the Father who will punish them and not us!

And lead us not into temptation

Perhaps a strange wording, as I can’t see how God would lead us into something that is not good for us. It might be the phraseology that is odd here, ‘lead us not’. It means, don’t let us get caught out by temptation.

We very easily fall for temptation, such as:

· looking for an easy way round something,

· going alone in our own strength or

· just wanting something which deep down we know is not good for us.

Mark understands this, stating that the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak!

But deliver us from Evil.

Asking God for His protection is the best way to ask for help. He is the only one that evil will walk away from, the person who can rescue us and we need this protection desperately.

For thine (or yours) is the kingdom, the power and the glory

Acknowledging that it is HIM who has everything necessary for a good life, and it has nothing to do with us. It was King David who gives the best example of exalting God’s majesty, splendour and greatness.

Forever and ever

As we love to say, God is the same, yesterday and today and forever.

Amen

We agree with everything that we have just prayed.

Matthew 6:9–13 and Luke 11:1–4 record this prayer from Jesus.

There is a contemporary and a Traditional version but really the only differences are, using the word Your in the Contemporary rather than Thy (Trad.) and Sins (Contemporary) instead of trespasses (Trad.)

Our Father, who art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy name;
Thy (Your) kingdom come;
Thy (Your) will be done;
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses (sins),
as we forgive those who trespass (sin) against us.
And lead us not into temptation;
but deliver us from evil.
For thine (yours) is the kingdom,
the power and the glory,
forever and ever.
Amen.

A prayer, which is over 2000 years old, joining us with millions of others who also say it. It is the prayer said from our hearts to the heart of our Father God.

God’s Word

Once Jesus was in a certain place praying. As he finished, one of his disciples came to him and said, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.

Luke 11:1 (NLT)

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