Our recent series on the Lord’s Prayer explored its timeless words with fresh eyes. More than just a prayer, it’s a framework for the kind of life Jesus wants us to live – moving us from asking to acting, from praying to participating in God’s work. Each line pulls us deeper into God’s heart, reminding us who God is, who we are, and how we’re called not just to pray but to live, love, and act in the world.
Here’s a quick recap using the NRSVUE translation, shaped around what we ask of God and how we are called to act in response:
Our Father in heaven, may your name be revered as holy.
Ask
For God’s character to be known and revered throughout the world.
Act
Practice daily acts of kindness, stand up for what is right, treat others with dignity and respect, and live with trust and confidence, knowing we are deeply loved and never alone, held in the care of a God who nurtures us like a loving parent.
May your kingdom come. May your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Ask
For God’s justice, peace, and love to shape the world around us.
Act
Be agents of change by volunteering in our communities, advocating for justice, promoting peace and equity in daily life, and actively working to align our actions with God’s dream for creation.
Give us today our daily bread.
Ask
For our daily needs to be met, trusting God to provide for us and for others.
Act
Share resources generously, support food banks, care for neighbors in need, and cultivate gratitude for the provisions we receive.
And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
Ask
For forgiveness from God in proportion to the forgiveness we extend to others.
Act
Engage in personal and communal practices of forgiveness, seek reconciliation with those we’ve wronged, release grudges, and advocate for economic justice, addressing systems of inequality and exploitation.
And do not bring us to the time of trial, but rescue us from evil.
Ask
To avoid unnecessary trials and hardship, and for strength, courage, and resource to endure when they do inevitably come our way.
Act
Embrace the reality of trials as part of the journey of faith, stand firm through prayer, draw strength from faith communities, and expect opposition as a sign of faithful living in alignment with Jesus’ teachings.
Check out all the messages from this series
Rev. Tom Hathaway - October 13, 2024
The Fool Doesn't Listen
In this sermon, we explore what it means to be truly wise according to the Book of Proverbs—and how pride can blind us to the wisdom others offer. From the missteps of a certain billionaire’s Cybertruck to my own tree-cutting mishap, we’ll see what happens when we refuse to listen. But more importantly, we’ll discover the power of being humble, teachable, and open to advice. Watch to learn how embracing a little humility can help us avoid the pitfalls of life and become the person others turn to when things get tough.
Scripture References: Proverbs 12:15
From Series: "Don't Be That Guy"
Join us for a four-week journey into the world of Proverbs, where we’ll meet the “fool” – the one who ignores wisdom, stirs up drama, dodges responsibility, and misses out on the deeper things in life. But rather than just pointing fingers, we’ll dig into how we can avoid these pitfalls ourselves. Through storytelling and practical wisdom, we’ll uncover what it truly means to live with intention, kindness, and connection – embracing a life that reflects both our values and our faith in action.
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The Fool RagesRev. Tom Hathaway - October 27, 2024Proverbs 29:11 |
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The Fool Doesn't ChangeRev. Tom Hathaway - November 3, 2024Proverbs 26:11 |
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