This prayer has been on my mind recently.
Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us,
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen
I also believe that religion, unfortunately, has brought a lot of divide to this world. But this is where I am seeking strength in my time of need.
Yesterday as I was listening to a sermon the pastor was discussing Calvinism vs. Armeninism.
My take away is anything that puts the focus on man and not God will lead us in the wrong path.
We end up focusing on doctrine differences and comparisons and not seeing that God is awesome and that we need the relationship with Him.
Religions focused on man, where the aim is to categorize or focus on others are a distraction so we don't focus on ourselves, often because that may be uncomfortable.
Jesus' prayer reflects the focus on God the father.
