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[Manna - October 21] PDF < >
Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Luke 11:2
THIS expresses adoration, appreciation of divine
goodness and greatness, and a corresponding reverence.
In addressing our petition to the Lord our first
thought is to be, not a selfish one respecting ourselves,
nor a thought respecting the interests of others precious
to us, but God is to be first in all of our thoughts
and aims and calculations. We are to pray for nothing
that would not be in accord with the honor of
our heavenly Father's name; we are to wish for nothing
for ourselves, or for our dear ones, that He would
not fully approve and commission us to pray for.
Perhaps no quality of heart is in greater danger of
being blotted out amongst professing Christians than
this thought of reverence for God. Z. '04-118 R3352:2