Pastor’s Corner – October 6, 2022
Thoughts on the Lord’s Prayer Part 4
Disciples spanning the ages and circling the globe share a common prayer, the Lord’s Prayer. Just imagine how many times this prayer has been offered. Just imagine all the situations that have inspired the use of these words of Jesus. Just imagine all the languages used to speak this prayer. Just imagine how much peace, wisdom, comfort, and inspiration the Lord’s Prayer has produced in the lives of Jesus’ followers.
In consideration of its significance and wide usage, I want to share some of my thoughts about the Lord’s Prayer.
The second petition Jesus teaches us to pray is: Give us this day our daily bread. Jesus invites us to affirm that our daily needs find their source in our Maker. Jesus is rooted in a tradition that understands God as the Creator of all that is good, making us stewards of God’s good gifts. The metanarrative is actually one of abundance not scarcity. The Provider fulfills all our needs one day at a time. It requires trust in God and a willingness to receive Divine abundance so that it overflows into the lives of others. We gratefully receive and generously share our daily bread.
Which proves heathier, satisfying your needs or getting everything you want? How does a daily reliance upon God strengthen your trust in God? How does it feel to overflow with generosity? You may share your thoughts with me at pastormarc.friedensucc@outlook.com.
Let’s renew our commitment to using the Lord’s Prayer in ways that bless us and others.
~Marc
