I cannot say
hallowed be thy name
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if I, who is called by
God's name, am not holy.
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I cannot say
thy kingdom come
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if I act as though I am
the center of the universe.
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I cannot say
thy will be done
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if I am unwilling or
resentful of having it in my life.
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I cannot say
on earth as
it is in heaven .....
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unless I am truly a
person for others, willing to serve and help wherever it is needed.
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I cannot say
give us this day our daily bread
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without doing my part to
provide for the needs of all those around me.
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I cannot say
forgive us our trespasses as we forgive
those who trespass against us
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if I continue to harbor a
grudge against anyone.
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I cannot say
lead us not
into temptation .....
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if I deliberately choose
to remain in a situation where I am likely to be tempted.
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I cannot say
deliver us
from evil .....
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if I am not prepared to
back up my plea for God's help with constant prayer.
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I cannot say
thine is the kingdom
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if I do not act as part
of that kingdom -- responsible, caring, and willing to serve.
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I cannot say
thine is the power
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if I fear what my
neighbors and friends may say or do.
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I cannot say
thine is the glory
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if I am seeking my own
glory first.
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I cannot say
forever
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if I am too anxious about
each day's worries and activities.
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I cannot say
Amen
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unless I honestly say,
"Cost what it may, this is my prayer."
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