Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us After we've asked the Father to provide for our needs, we go on to ask for pardon: "Forgive us our sins". "Forgive" follows "give". The two … [Read more...]
Give us today our daily bread
August 26, 2008 By
Give us today our daily bread When Jesus said, "Give us today our daily bread", he wasn't suggesting that we make a trip to our local supermarket for a loaf of Warburtons finest bread. He was, though, … [Read more...]
Your will be done on earth as in heaven
August 20, 2008 By
Your will be done on earth as in heaven Our praying for God's will to be done on earth as in heaven provides us with a basic foundation for our prayers. We're asking that his will be done in our lives … [Read more...]
Your kingdom come
August 11, 2008 By
Your kingdom come When Jesus told us to pray, "your kingdom come", he was speaking about his future messianic reign on the earth. Throughout Scripture, the story of the Bible looks forward to the return … [Read more...]
Hallowed be your name
July 22, 2008 By
Hallowed be your name A name was extremely significant in Hebrew thought. Names weren't chosen by parents because they thought the initials would look good on their luggage. Neither did they choose … [Read more...]
Our Father in heaven
July 7, 2008 By
Our Father in heaven Right at the beginning of the prayer, we need to know who it is that we're praying to. When we come to the God of the universe in prayer, Jesus tells us, we can call him Father. … [Read more...]
The Lord’s Prayer
July 3, 2008 By
The Lord's Prayer As our Saviour taught us, so we pray. Words that will be familiar to many, as the words that introduce the Lord's Prayer in Common Worship through Ordinary Time. Words that I say most … [Read more...]
Andrew Gosden (now 16) has been missing from his Doncaster home since 14 September 2007. The search continues.