"Our Father" - It is not all about us; there are millions who rightfully call God their Father. By accepting Christ's death, burial, and resurrection on our behalf, we become children of God (Jn. 1:12; Rom. 8:16; Gal. 3:26; 1 Jn. 3:1-2; etc.)!
"(Who) art in heaven" - God is correctly called "our heavenly Father" (Mt. 6:14, 26, 32; 15:13; 18:35; Lk. 11:13; etc.)!
"Hallowed be Thy name" - "Hallowed" means holy, set apart or sanctified - the Greek ἁγιάζω (hagiazō), is translated "sanctified" 26 times; "hallowed" (here and in Lk. 11:2); and "holy" once (Rev. 22:11). According to Ex. 6:3, God's name in the Hebrew is יְהֹוָה (Yĕhovah).
"Thy kingdom come" - It is not here yet, but will be on earth for 1000 years, known as the Millennial Reign of Christ (Rev. 20:1-7).
"Thy will be done (on) earth as it is in heaven" - It is not until Christ reigns with a rod of iron, that mankind will reluctantly submit to God's will (Rev. 2:27; 12:5; 19:15; etc.)!
"Give us this day our daily bread" - Our nourishment should not be taken for granted, but we should ask God to provide, and we should be grateful for His provision (Mt. 7:11; Lk. 1:53; etc.)!
"Forgive us our debts (trespasses - sins) as we forgive our debtors" - Born again believers still sin (Rom. 7:15-26; 1 Jn. 1:8-10; etc.), and because God forgive us when we confess our sins to Him, we are to follow His example and forgive others who acknowledge they have wronged us (Mt. 18:21-35).
"And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil" - Your Word says You will not allow us to be tested beyond our ability to remain faithful, and that You will protect us from those who would do us harm, so we remind ourselves of Your promise (1 Cor. 10:13)!
"For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever."- We are comforted in knowing that You are more powerful than our enemies (Rev. 19:6)!
AMEN!
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