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Declaration


My Lord, through all that I've experienced in my life, both good and bad, there has been one constant and unchanging presence that has shaped me to be who I am... “My Father who art in heaven”

There is no more awesome power in all the universe than you... “hallowed be thy name”

There is no more important mission or purpose in this life than to seek you and your will... “thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven”
It has been by your provision and mercy as we pray “give us this day our daily bread”, that we are and have been sustained in this world and never by our own hand despite where we choose to lay credit

Our portion as born condemned, is death, but by your unending grace as we pray “forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors” that we become heirs to the unending and incomprehensible riches of a generous and loving Father

I have learned that if there is any security in this world and if I am able to do any good works, that it is inherited of you and as I am permitted by your grace and mercy. That you will“lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil”

I have learned that ALL of the praise, the glory, worship and honor for any good thing in my life are due you "For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever”

Amen

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