Each day one of my friends prays the Lord’s prayer on his way to work. I admire him – and I see the positive effect this has on him. I sometimes try to refashion the prayer into my own words for the day. Here is today’s attempt.
My Father in heaven, you are not a run-of-the mill god. May your way of running things be done here on earth as it is in heaven. Give me enough strength each day to get through it physically. And in my relationships, forgive me for what I have done against you just as I forgive people who offend me. And when another alternative path of “life” opens up, shunt me around it. You know what makes the world go around, you have the power to keep things going, and you deserve the credit – not me. Don’t let me try and take your place!!