Matthew 6:9-13

For the past few months my Pastor Supt. Juan Goodson, has been breaking down The Lords Prayer which is the template to an effective and effectual prayer: The Lords Prayer Matthew 6:9-13

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 

Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 

Give us this day our daily bread. 

And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.  

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. 

Amen.

Here is my interpretation; a poem with a prayer:  Effectual Prayer

 I lay awake with you on my mind

This is the time I should unwind

To talk to you one on one, even if I have to come undone

My hopes and dreams, my hearts desire

My wants and needs, what I inspire

Not knowing if it coincides

Im filled with doubts and uncertainties not sure on where I should be

Even though I know you have faith in me

It’s so quite around me, but noise surrounds me

Im unsettled to the depths of my soul which should be the part you hold

Im consumed with my thoughts that I can’t hear a thing

Talk to me…talk to me is what rings

How do I began what do I say

Time is ticking and the day has gone away

So I pray this prayer

My heavenly father who I hold most high, my protector, my provider, my redeemer, my healer, Who knows my hearts desires, who knows what I inspire, who holds my future, let my hopes, dreams, wants and needs align with your master plan in this life that is on my natural plain as in your heavenly kingdom. I need a renewing in me this day, give me what I need to survive this day you have given to me.  Forgive me for the words I have used that have offended others knowingly and unknowingly, forgive me for losing faith, forgive me for allowing my flesh to make decisions for me, forgive me for not taking the time to show others the love and kindness you have for them. Help me to forgive others that have offended me, help me to forgive those that have hurt me. Give me strength to not give into to the seeds that are planted by others that where not planted by you, to not give into the devils temps of my conscious and unconscious desires, I ask that you protect me, build a hedge around me.  For you are the King, you have the power, and the glory forever.

 Amen

I pray that this prayer helps and blesses you...