As We Forgive Others
The radio program, Issues Etc., has some good teaching on the Lord’s Prayer. Here’s the audio for each section:
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
Forgive Us Our Trespasses as We Forgive Those Who Trespass Against Us
Lead Us Not Into Temptation
But Deliver Us From Evil
The Lord’s Prayer Conclusion
The program on forgiveness was especially enlightening and devotional. Rev. Wil Weedon talks about praying for those who have wronged you. Usually, he says, we might pray that God would give us the strength or grace to forgive someone. Instead though, he says we should pray God’s favor upon them just like Jesus did for those who crucified Him: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do” (Lk 23:34).
“Father, have mercy on him. God, please place your favor upon her.” Have you prayed like that for those who have sinned against you?
