Post # 25
Our Father Who Lives in Heaven
We are your children. My parents (or guardians) are much bigger than me and are kind of scary, but they are caring and gentle and love me.
- Are you like that, Jesus?
Hallowed Be Your Name
I took on my parents’ last name and I love it. They want me to uphold their good name and tell me it will help me to have a long and happy life.
- Are you like that, Jesus?
Your Kingdom Come
You are king of the universe but I wish you had a throne here on earth. I have seen the Queen of England on TV. She is very regal, but very kind-hearted and loves horses.
- Are you like that, Jesus?
Your will Be Done On Earth As It Is In Heaven
My mom and dad make rules for me like I have to put away my toys and stuff at bedtime. My teachers make rules at school too, and I have to bend to their will.
- Are you like that, Jesus?
Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread
My mom and dad work to provide me with food and shelter and fun things to do. They let me know that they love me every day.
- Are you like that, Jesus?
Forgive Us Our Sins As We Forgive Others
Sometimes I just feel like being naughty and my mom catches me and scolds me and makes me feel sorry. She says that being sorry I got caught won’t do, but I must see what I did was hurtful and I should not do it again.
- Are you like that, Jesus?
And Lead Us Not Into Temptation
My mom keeps the cookie jar way up high and forbids me to rummage through her dresser drawers. She makes me ask for permission a lot.
- Are you like that, Jesus?
But Deliver Us From The Evil One
My mom and dad keep me in sight at all times when we are out walking or shopping. My teachers have to keep all the kids at school safe too.
- Are you like that, Jesus?
For Yours Is The Kingdom The Power And The Glory Forever And Ever. Amen.
( Note : This child had a mom and dad – others may have guardians, foster parents, day care workers and babysitters.)
