Its Only Werds...

In my mind, as clear as if it was yesterday, I hear the priest say, "Let us pray to the Lord in the words our Saviour gave us..." and that was ALWAYS the lead-in for us to pray "the Lord's Prayer". Thinking deeply, and perhaps analytically, about that now, I think of the scripture. (y'all sigh relief, ha ha!)

In HIS own word, according to the divinely inspired message, Jesus had HIS own 'lead-in'.

"Matthew 6:7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. 8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him. 9 After this manner therefore pray ye:"

I think of that because, though there is MUCH merit in the memorizing of scripture (see Deuteronomy chapter 6), it is worthless if we just RECITE this prayer. I believe Jesus meant this as a GUIDE. Check this out...

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