As we begin this next week of our Lenten journey I would like to offer you this model prayer that Jesus taught His disciples. Throughout the day pray through it several times. Pause on each phrase. What does it tell you about the Good Shepherd? What does it mean to you today?
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.
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