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Parishioner’s Gospel 25th July 2010
Contributor: Barbara Davies
Luke 11: 1-13

‘Jesus Teach Us To Pray’
The Jews (disciples) knew how to pray in the synagogue or key times during the day. But seeing Him pray, they knew they wanted to get closer.
We put ourselves in the presence of God:
“Our Father, who art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done on earth
As it is in heaven.”
We immediately have three meditations.
Can we possibly imagine what a joining of our will to God’s will could bring us?
Should we pause here to enjoy the prospect before we hurtle on to our petitions?
“Give us….
Forgive us…
Lead us…..
Lead us…
Deliver us….”
Thank God, God knows us and loves us in spite of………
(3 + 4 = 7 ……….the mystical 7 again)
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