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 Friday, October 16, 2026 (6:38 a.m.)

Awesome God,

Let’s do this… Start all over again

I’ve been here awhile already. Reciting The Lord’s Prayer to You. Hoping to get a better understanding. A deeper connection. With You. “Our Father…”

(7:32 a.m.)

Thank You for this time of exploring. Looking up various translations and paraphrases from both Matthew and Luke.

“Father, may Your name be kept holy. May Your Kingdom come soon. Give us each day the food we need, and forgive us ours sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And don’t let us yield to temptation” (New Living Translation Luke 11:1-4).

“Our Father in heaven, may Your name be kept holy. May Your Kingdom come soon. May Your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us today the food we need, and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And don’t let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one” (Matthew 6:9-13).

Having grown up using the words found in 21st Century King James Version I keep looking deeper. The Message. The Passion Translation. Even the simplicity of Clarence Jordan’s Cotton Patch version. 

Yes Dearest Dad. I am in definite need of simplicity these days!

“Father, may Your name be taken seriously. May Your Movement spread. Sustaining bread, grant us each day. And free us from our sins, even as we release everyone indebted to us. And don’t let us get all tangled up. Amen” (The Cotton Patch Gospel).

“Our Father in heaven, Reveal who You are. Set the world right; Do what’s best - as above, so below. Keep us alive with three square meals. Keep us forgiven with You and forgiving others. Keep us safe from ourselves and the devil. You’re in charge! You can do anything You want! You’re ablaze in beauty! Yes. Yes. Yes (The Message).

There are so many different attempts at getting Jesus' example of prayer across.

“Our Father, dwelling in the heavenly realms, may the glory of Your name be the center on which our lives turn. Manifest Your kingdom realm, and cause Your every purpose to be fulfilled on earth, just as it is fulfilled in heaven. We acknowledge You as our Provider of all we need each day. Forgive us the wrongs we have done as we ourselves release forgiveness to those who have wronged us. Rescue us every time we face tribulation and set us free from evil. For You are the King who rules with power and glory forever. Amen” (The Passion Translation).

As I continue searching and finding, reading and wanting to absorb it all, I ask (Matthew 7:7) You to do all You must that I will implement well the faith, hope and love (1 Corinthians 13:13) You have provided.

I love, need, trust and want You Blessed God. Use me as only You know is best. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(495 words ~ 8:20 a.m.)