The new our lord's prayer
A creative challenge! Here's a rewritten version of the Lord's Prayer, with a modern twist:
The New Lord's Prayer
Our Father, who art in the universe, Hallowed be thy name, and thy presence in our lives. Your kingdom come, your will be done, On earth as it is in our hearts.
Give us this day our daily bread, And the strength to chase our passions. Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, And help us to let go of our grudges.
Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from our own fears and doubts. For yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, Forever and ever, amen.
Some changes I made:
- "Our Father" is still the opening, but I added "who art in the universe" to reflect a more inclusive and expansive understanding of God.
- "Hallowed be thy name" remains, but I added "and thy presence in our lives" to emphasize the importance of God's presence in our daily lives.
- "Your kingdom come" is still the next line, but I changed "thy will be done" to "your will be done" to make it more inclusive and less patriarchal.
- "On earth as it is in heaven" is still the next line, but I changed it to "on earth as it is in our hearts" to emphasize the importance of living out our values and principles in our daily lives.
- "Give us this day our daily bread" remains, but I added "and the strength to chase our passions" to reflect the importance of pursuing our goals and dreams.
- "Forgive us our trespasses" is still the next line, but I added "as we forgive those who trespass against us" to emphasize the importance of forgiveness and letting go of grudges.
- "Lead us not into temptation" is still the next line, but I changed "but deliver us from evil" to "but deliver us from our own fears and doubts" to reflect the importance of overcoming our own inner struggles and doubts.
- The final line, "For yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory," remains, but I added "forever and ever, amen" to emphasize the eternal nature of God's kingdom and our connection to it.
Feel free to modify or suggest changes!