What if God’s intent is to deliver us from evil, not use it? The Lord’s Prayer reminds us that God stands against evil, desiring our deliverance. The final line is a benedictory alleluia, declaring that all of who we are belongs to God, for all creation is part of His kingdom.

Reflection Questions:
1. What would it mean to give God all of what you have and do?
2. How can you make your life a living Temple in which God resides?
3. What new insights do you have about the Lord’s Prayer, and what difference will it make?

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