I cannot say OUR, if my religion has no room for others and their needs.

I cannot say FATHER, if I do not demonstrate this relationship in my daily living.

I cannot say WHO ART IN HEAVEN, if all my interests and pursuits are in earthly things.

I cannot say HALLOWED BE THY NAME, if I, who am called by His name, am not holy.

I cannot say THY KINGDOM COME, if I am unwilling to give up my own sovereignty and accept the righteous reign of GOD.

I cannot say THY WILL BE DONE, if I am unwilling or resentful of having it in my life.

I cannot say ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN, unless I am truly ready to give myself to His service here and now.

I cannot say GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD, without expending honest effort for it or by ignoring the genuine needs of my fellowmen.

I cannot say FORGIVE US OUR TRESPASSES, AS WE FORGIVE THOSE WHO TRESPASS AGAINST US. if I continue to harbor a grudge against anyone.

I cannot say LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION, if I deliberately choose to remain in a situation where I am likely to be tempted.

I cannot say DELIVER US FROM EVIL, if I am not prepared to fight in the spiritual realm with the weapon of word and prayer.

I cannot say THINE IS THE KINGDOM, if I do not give the King the disiplined obedience of a loyal subject.

I cannot say THINE IS THE POWER, if I fear what my neighbor's and friends may say or do.

I cannot say THINE IS THE GLORY, if I am seeking my own glory first.

I cannot say FOREVER, if I am too anxious about each day's affairs.

I cannot say AMEN, Unless I honestly say,

"COST WHAT IT MAY, THIS IS MY PRAYER"