This is a rhyming version of the familiar Lord’s Prayer. See if it makes you think about the words and meanings of the original a little differently.

Daily Prayer

Oh, heavenly Father, King of Kings,
We lift our voice in prayer.
We worship You and thank You that
We’re in Your loving care.
We’re longing for Your reign to start
Your will to rule on earth.
Your just and righteous reign will give
Our weary hearts rebirth.
We thank You for provision and
Your Word as daily bread.
You give us food and scripture so
Our flesh and souls are fed.
Forgive us, Lord, for all our sins
And help us to forgive
Whoever may do wrong to us.
We can’t let grudges live.
And lead us, Lord, along the paths
Of righteousness with you,
Away from all temptation and
Away from evil, too.
Protect us from the evil one
Who wants to take our souls
And help us walk Your righteous path
And to fulfill Your goals.
For You have all authority,
And power to the end.
The glory all belongs to You.
We love you, God. Amen.

©2013 Denise McKenney

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God bless,
Denise McKenney