A Devotion to Prayer

Many times we must wait: For the birth of a child. For the return of a son or daughter. For a job promotion. For a vacation. For the results of a medical test. While we wait we might choose to stew and fret. Or we can pray. To that end, I love to pray the Lord's Prayer. 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.For Thine is the kingdom     and the power and the glory     forever and ever. Amen. I especially think about the first few lines, concluding with Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.  Amen.