Our Father in Heaven, hallowed be Your nameYour kingdom comeYour will be done, on earth as it is in HeavenGive us this day our daily breadAnd forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtorsAnd lead us not into temptationBut deliver us from the evil one. [2] X Research source
First Samuel 2:2 captures the energy of this line very well:There is no one holy like the Lord;There is no one besides You;There is no Rock like our God. You might also be familiar with a version of the Lord’s Prayer that goes “Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name. ”
The “Kingdom of God” (or “Kingdom of Heaven”) refers to God’s spiritual reign both in Heaven and on earth. [5] X Research source
If you’re a practicing Catholic, you’ll likely hear people say this line as “And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. ”[9] X Research source
Some versions of this verse just say “deliver us from evil” rather than “deliver us from the evil one. ”[12] X Research source
This doesn’t mean that you can’t pray in public, though! What matters is that you’re praying to communicate with God, not to look extra righteous to the people around you.
You can pray when you’re eating, driving, or even cleaning up around the house. It really depends what works best for you and your daily schedule!
