Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Paraphrase



Hello Daddy!
We want to know you.
And be close to you.
Please show us how.
Make everything in the world right again.
And in our hearts, too.
Do what is best - just like you do in heaven,
And please do it down here, too.
Please give us everything we need today.
Forgive us just as we forgive other people
when they hurt us.
Rescue us! We need you.
We don't want to keep running away 
and hiding from you.
Keep us safe from our enemies.
You're strong, God.
You can do whatever you want.
You are in charge.
Now and forever and for always!
We think you're great!
Amen!
Yes we do!

(The Lord's Prayer from Matthew 6 
as paraphrased on page 226 of the JesusStorybookBible)