For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. [Matthew 6:13 NKJV]
Some translations leave these words out but I never do when I pray the Lord's prayer.
There seems to be such a worshipful acknowledgement in these words.
When I pray these words I remember that the kingdom, the power and the glory are all his.
Prayer is real when there must be an understanding that these things belong to our Father.
Things like power and glory simply do not belong to created beings.
We pray these words with a sense of humility knowing that we are but servants in His kingdom.
Forever. Amen. What great words to end this prayer.
Life is but a vapor and and experience that passes so quickly.
I can hardly believe that so much of my life has passed already.
When I pray 'forever' I remember that I am speaking to One who has always existed outside of time.
This word instills such hope in my soul. I am, and will be, forever His.
That is something to say amen to - with my whole heart and with everything that is in me.
You are God. The kingdom, the power and glory is yours. Forever. Amen.
... this devotion is part of the Red Letters series. Click here to read more.
As I read your comments, my head was filled with the majesty of the last line when the Lord's prayer is sung.... As it creshendos..my heart is overwhelmed with His Love, Power and his Glory for ever and ever..Amen!!!
ReplyDeleteMy good friend Ollie sung the Lord's prayer as a part of our wedding. Agree that this part of the prayer is so majestic when it is sung.
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