In the final clause of the prayer – added some time in the first century after Jesus’ resurrection (so not part of what Jesus instructed in the gospels, but still holy) – we are to seek “kingdom, power, and glory.” God’s power, in particular, is a good place to end a prayer because it reminds us who is truly in control. At times, though, we’re not sure what to do with God’s power. In fact, it often presents in very odd ways – plagues and crucifixions do not seem like the best means of revealing such might because there’s all this suffering as part of it. And so, we find, God’s power is not an assurance of a life without suffering, but rather suffering without meaninglessness.

Scripture References: Exodus 7:1-18, 1 Corinthians 1:17-25

From Series: A Praying Lent | More Sermons from Jeffrey Schooley

From Series: "A Praying Lent"

Throughout Lent, we are encouraged to give up our little indulgences – those things that we use as a crutch to limp through our lives; things like chocolate, caffeine, streaming video services, social media, and the like. But Lent is never, only about sacrifice, but about replacing our raggedy crutches with new habits and disciplines of the mind, body, and soul. And so, this Lent, we will go through the Lord’s Prayer – clause-by-clause – as a model for living a more prayerful life, a prayerful life that begins with “A Praying Lent.” To guide this season, a daily prayer will be distributed via the church’s Facebook page and on its website. Take time each day to visit one or the other to help guide your prayers.

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