THE LORD'S PRAYER

Our Father Who Art In Heaven.

Yes?

Don't interrupt me. I'm praying.

But -- you called ME!

Called you?
No, I didn't call you.
I'm praying.
Our Father who art in Heaven.

There -- you did it again!

Did what?

Called ME.
You said,
"Our Father who art in Heaven"
Well, here I am.
What's on your mind?

But I didn't mean anything by it.
I was, you know, just saying my prayers for the day.
I always say the Lord's Prayer.
It makes me feel good,
kind of like fulfilling a duty.

Well, all right.
Go on.

Okay, Hallowed be thy name .

.. Hold it right there.
What do you mean by that?

By what?

By "Hallowed be thy name"?

It means, it means . . good grief,
I don't know what it means.
How in the world should I know?
It's just a part of the prayer.
By the way, what does it mean?

It means honored, holy, wonderful.

Hey, that makes sense.
I never thought about what 'hallowed' meant before.
Thanks.
Thy Kingdom come,
Thy will be done,
on earth as it is in Heaven.

Do you really mean that?

Sure, why not?

What are you doing about it?

Doing? Why, nothing, I guess.
I just think it would be kind of neat if you got control,
of everything down here like you have up there.
We're kinda in a mess down here you know.

Yes, I know;
but, have I got control of you?

Well, I go to church.

That isn't what I asked you.
What about your bad temper?
You've really got a problem there, you know.
And then there's the way you spend your money --
all on yourself.
And what about the kind of books you read?

Now hold on just a minute!
Stop picking on me!
I'm just as good as some of the rest of those people at church!

Excuse ME.
I thought you were praying
for my will to be done.
If that is to happen,
it will have to start with the ones
who are praying for it.
Like you -- for example.

Oh, all right. I guess I do have some hang-ups.
Now that you mention it,
I could probably name some others.

So could I.

I haven't thought about it very much until now,
but I really would like to cut out some of those things.
I would like to, you know, be really free..

Good.
Now we're getting somewhere..We'll work together -- You and ME.
I'm proud of You.

Look, Lord, if you don't mind,
I need to finish up here.
This is taking a lot longer than it usually does.
Give us this day, our daily bread.

You need to cut out the bread.
You're overweight as it is.

Hey, wait a minute! What is this?
Here I was doing my religious duty,
and all of a sudden you break in
and remind me of all my hang-ups.

Praying is a dangerous thing.
You just might get what you ask for.
Remember,
you called ME -- and here I am.
It's too late to stop now.
Keep praying. ( . .. pause . . )
Well, go on.

I'm scared to.

Scared? Of what?

I know what you'll say

Try ME.

Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us.

What about Ann?

See? I knew it!
I knew you would bring her up!
Why, Lord, she's told lies about me, spread stories.
She never paid back the money she owes me.
I've sworn to get even with her!

But -- your prayer --
What about your prayer?

I didn't -- mean it.

Well, at least you're honest.
But, it's quite a load carrying around all that bitterness
and resentment isn't it?

Yes, but I'll feel better as soon as I get even with her.
Boy, have I got some plans for her.
She'll wish she had never been born.

No, you won't feel any better.
You'll feel worse.
Revenge isn't sweet.
You know how unhappy you are --
Well, I can change that.

You can? How?

Forgive Ann.
Then, I'll forgive you;
And the hate and the sin,
will be Ann's problem -- not yours.
You will have settled the problem
as far as you are concerned.

Oh, you know, you're right.
You always are.
And more than I want revenge,
I want to be right with You . . (sigh).
All right . all right . .
I forgive her.

There now!
Wonderful!
How do you feel?

Hmmmm. Well, not bad.
Not bad at all!
In fact, I feel pretty great!
You know, I don't think I'll go to bed uptight tonight.
I haven't been getting much rest, you know.

Yeah, I know.
But, you're not through with your prayer are you? Go on.

Oh, all right.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.

Good! Good! I'll do that.
Just don't put yourself in a place
where you can be tempted.
What do you mean by that? You know what I mean.

Yeah. I know.

Okay.
Go ahead. Finish your prayer.

For Thine is the kingdom,
and the power,
and the glory forever.
Amen.

Do you know what would bring me glory --
What would really make me happy?

No, but I'd like to know.
I want to please you now.
I've really made a mess of things.
I want to truly follow you.
I can see now how great that would be.
So, tell me . . .
How do I make you happy?

YOU just did.

How do I know God is real? We're all still here for one.
God is the ocean, we are each a wave.
We are the expression of "god" moving about in our own creation.
To think we are separate from any part of creation is to deny
the fact that we are part of the "god" force.
I like to think of god as the Great Spirit. Not a person, certainly not a male (or he'd have destroyed us a long time ago as men tend to do). It is a cosmic spirit of oneness that is awesome, powerful and most of all pure love.

I know I have a strong connection to a "god" or creator because I create beauty in all things I do. I appreciate beauty, children, animals, trees, and all of nature.
If one has a free brain, open eyes, hearing ears, they will know.
Instead of "I Am" try "I Know".
Love, Meria

www.Meria.net

You are the one who showed me
Jesus and our great Father of Light
Who believed in me, all my dreams and weird ideas?

You were the one, you are the one & I know our God can see us
Looking down with perfect love, shining in with grace
Fading though, our bodies go, they'll always be a place

Heart shaped, where I close my eyes and see your face.....
Say, could you see mine in time...in starry space?
You are the one, the sweetest one, who said,
"Rejoice now, don't be sad."...
so here I am, someone, that can proudly say-
You are the one- most wonderful-
You will Always be my Dad*

-faith irene 04'

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To me "God" or "Creator" is a benevolent energy that made this world so that it could experience all different types of emotions and beings. The energy of "God" is everywhere in the trees, plants, crystals, stones, birds, animals, water, air, earth etc. "God" is the smell of fresh flowers and newly baked bread, the sparkle in someone's eyes and the twinkle of stars in the sky, the wind brushing your cheeks to say "hello", the whisper of trees at night, the taste of fresh fruit and vegetables, the wisdom of a 5 year old child and all the experiences of an elderly person.

"God" is a warmth in your heart that just keeps spreading and making others smile. "God" is simply LOVE that penetrates every being on this planet - all we have to do to feel that energy is drop fear and detach from our and others drama's and be quiet long enough to sense and feel the warmth that is always around us waiting patiently for us to let it in. It's simply a matter of asking that energy to fill every part of your body and it is done.

Whether the energy stays or fades into the background depends on how much drama and fear you have eliminated from your lives. But it never is gone completely in anyone no matter how negative or evil they are, Love or God is always in the background waiting for these people to bring that energy to the front and live a better life surrounded by that peace and calm that is "Heaven on Earth".

Michel

Meria

my family I address you - implore you beseech you
open your hearts - remove the mantle of your ego
sacrifice your bodies and lives on the altar of Love
allow the Holy Spirit to descend as a dove
that alights on your heart - let the golden light start
to illumine the dark - removing the darts
poisonous arrows of hate - that we sent to another - when we could not relate
release all your sin! let the light of love in
love yourself always - you are god's children
forgiveness of self is an absolute must
release all your fear and embrace Faith and Trust
because Love is our Light, our Truth and our Might
and by loving yourself you open to the Light
of the One-ness with God - AKA Holy Christ
within our hearts we are ONE and in Love we Unite

NOW is the NOW is the NOW is the time
to ARISE in LOVE and FIGHT
ALL MIGHTY ALL POWERFUL
ALL LOVING CHRIST WITHIN
WHEN WE LOVE AND DON'T SIN
ALIGNED WITH THE LOVE LIGHT
WE ARE SURE TO WIN

so here I am again, your humble brother
begging and pleading on behalf of our mother
holy angels please guide as we open our eyes
our hearts and our minds there is no other time
than NOW in this moment to embrace LOVE and Peace
earth changes upon us as our mother releases
the poisons and pestilence of our sick creations
washing away borders of rich and poor nations
you will not survive - I mean WILL NOT BE ALIVE
if you do not Unite with the Love Light of Christ

I am just a child of Heavenly Father and Earthly Mother
and they have asked me to tell you these messages
I represent the councils of Light the brother/sister hood of the golden white
I know you can feel me - Spirits told you before
but NOW is the NOW and I’m holding open the door
LOVE is the answer! LOVE is the KEY!
to unlock your hearts and join LOVE and me
in the ONE-ness with Light the pure Love of Christ
settle for nothing less than complete surrender
to the Light of Love within your heart - may this seed enter
the center of your being and water it with Love

LOVE is kind, helpful, sharing honest, truthful, caring
patient, long-suffering open and daring
to speak up and act out in the name of the Light
in the face of darkness for Love is pure Might
in the name of Christ, i beg you on my knees!
if you feel my message - forward it please!
so that it may reach all my sisters and brothers
who have wandered so far from the heart of the Mother
so they may return to the Golden White Light
and together in Love, Peace, and Joy we'll unite

Oh my family. i love thee

Father Andrew

www.livetolove.95mb.com

GOD'S TRUTH

Let Truth sing in your Heart.

Let Truth set you Free .

Let Truth show you the Way .

For Truth is the 'God Within',

And it is called... Unconditional Love.

Jackie