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Tag Archives: Matthew 6:13
Morning Prayer: Righteous Paths
Good morning, Lord. As I sit here in the comfort of my couch in the early morning peace and quiet, I do not know what this day will bring. You do. Lead me away from temptation (Matthew 6:13) and guide … Continue reading
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Tagged Matthew 6:13, morning prayer, Psalm 23:3
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Right Way
I stand at the intersection of two passages of Scripture. Matthew 6:13 (ESV) Lead us not into temptation. Psalm 23:3 He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. One path is the wrong way. The other … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged Matthew 6:13, Psalm 23:3, righteousness, temptation
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Wrong Way!
Our congregation’s usual Sunday practice is to pray the Lord’s Prayer, including: Matthe 6:13 (ESV) Lead us not into temptation. I picture Jesus blocking my path to temptation with a roll of yellow caution tape. Truth be … Continue reading
Pray Like a Lion
What does the lion face of prayer look like? Imagine a lion resting on a hill, watching all that happens in the space between him and the horizon. He notices every bit of movement. He evaluates — is it friend, … Continue reading
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Tagged four faces of prayer, lion, Matthew 6:13, prayer, The Lord's Prayer
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Fear No Evil
Psalm 23:4 (NIV) I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Matthew 6:13 Deliver us from the evil one. Look at the 23rd Psalm and the Lord’s Prayer–two of the best-known Bible passages. They don’t say, “If … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged 23rd Psalm, evil, Lord's Prayer, Matthew 6:13, Psalm 23:4
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Wrong Way
Matthew 6:13 (NIV) And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. Every time you repeat the Lord’s Prayer, you’re asking God to post His Wrong Way signs on your journey of faith. Miss … Continue reading
Deliver Us from Evil
I’m a child of the ’60s: flower power and peace. Evil, I thought, was nothing more than a bad attitude. If we all tried a little harder, all would be well. What do you think of my teenage imaginings? … Continue reading