As a pastor I am often asked, “How can I have a quiet time with God?” Let me suggest a simple approach in using the Lord’s Prayer that is very easy for military personnel to practice in their busy and hectic schedules. This prayer is good for the deployed soldier facing a battle with the enemy, as well as his wife facing the battle of caring for the children on her own.
1. Give God your praise - Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name.
2. Give God your life – Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
3. Give God your needs – Give us this day our daily bread.
4. Give God your guilt – And forgive us our debts (sins)…
5. Give God your hurts – …as we also forgive our debtors.
6. Give God your fears – And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
May God bless you with this simple approach to give God your attention, your affections, and your allegiance. My love and prayers are with you and especially the Edgewood Baptist soldiers presently deployed and their families. Pastor Andy
