The Lord’s Prayer/A Runner’s Prayer

This interpretation of the Lord’s Prayer came flowing into my head one day while I was running.  It came on the “heels” of repeating the King James version of  the actual prayer given to us by Jesus. It may/or may not  be personal.  I believe the Lord’s Prayer is for everyone, every time it is said.  Coming to terms with my belief system, as a 12-stepper, I wanted to paraphrase the Prayer, but is it my “ own agenda”?  I don’t know.  I need to believe in a loving God, but not “my way”.   I fell on the road while repeating this prayer.  With serious osteoporosis, I was in too much pain and shock to see or get up.  I could hear 3 cars pull over.  They all laid hands on me and prayed for my healing.  A few months later, my dream of running the 52 mile Hana Relay on Maui (with a team of 6) came true!
Maybe what I can’t come to terms with, is meant to be.
Sharon C.  9/2002

Our Father who art in Heaven,
Our Creator, who knows the ‘feel good place’ in our hearts we long to be,

Hallowed (Holy) is thy name.

Healthy and whole is your claim.  (actual definition of “Holy”)

Your Kingdom come,

Bring us security

Your Will be done,

Your caring Way

On earth as it is in Heaven.

Even while we are now on earth.

Give us this day our daily bread,

Give us our needs day by day.

And forgive us our trespasses

Forgive us for harming ourselves and others,

As we forgive those who trespass against us.

And heal our victimized hearts that we may “let go”, stop blaming one another, and move on in life.

And lead us not into temptation,

Don’t leave us alone with (bet you can’t eat just one) dangerous temptations
that could enslave us,

But deliver us from evil.

But save us from that which would destroy us.

For Yours is the Kingdom,

For You are the loving place of safety.

the Power,

As the Creator, You alone know the Way and the Truth.

And the Glory

And we thank You because spreading praise connects us by Love to each other and Your care.

Forever

                Always

Amen