The Lord's Prayer and Advent

12/4- Lord’s Prayer- 1- “Our Father who art in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name”

Read:  “You have the Spirit of adoption so you call out Abba, Father.”  Romans 8:15
“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord.” Lk. 2:11

Thoughts: When Jesus said we should pray “Our Father who art in heaven.”  He says some really important things about God.  God is a God who loves us as a loving father- better than any father on earth.  God is not uncaring and God is not an it but a person who loves us.  The word “our” means that God wants us to call on Him together and not just alone.  Yet God is the only Father who is above all of us in heaven.  He is the Father who is good, pure, and will help us.  The word “hallowed” just means holy- pure or perfect.  Even God’s name is holy and to be treated with respect. 

Activity- get a phone, ipad, or computer out.  Then google your address and see if you can get a picture of where you live.  Remember that God knows you by name.  Each day, use the picture below to trace the Lord’s Prayer as you say it together. 

Prayer: Father, thank you for your love, thank you that you are holy.