Some folks have suggested that praying the Lord's Prayer leads to just speaking a rote prayer. To counter that idea I offer this meditation based on the Lord's Prayer. As you will see I have used the prayer as a template so to speak. I have placed my meditations in italics beneath each line of text of the Lord's Prayer. This is not intended to be exhaustive by any means. It is just a simple example of how the prayer could be used. I would suggest you try this and see if it is helpful to you.
Our
Father in heaven,
Although
You are King of the Universe, Jesus teaches us to address you as Our
Father.
Hallowed
be Your name.
We
ask that we would love you with all of our heart, mind, soul, and
strength.
Your
kingdom come.
Help
us to bring the good news of your kingdom to those around us lost in
darkness.
Your
will be done
Help
us to discern your will in all things and to acknowledge your
sovereignty.
On
earth as it is in heaven.
That
Your presence would be near to us.
Give us
this day our daily bread.
Help
us make good use of all the things you have provided material and
spiritual.
And
forgive us our debts,
Show
us when we stand in need of repentance.
As
we forgive our debtors.
Help
us to love our enemies as you have shown so that we would be like
you.
And lead
us not into temptation,
Help
us to see your beautiful glory so that we would fear nothing or love
nothing more than you.
but
deliver us from evil.
Help
us remember, Jesus Christ risen from the dead and the power of the
Holy Spirit given to us.
