3rd Nephi 13: 9-13 (Matthew 6: 9-13) The Lord's Prayer

The Lord's prayer is the unifying prayer of all Christendom - but not of the LDS people. Our desire to speak from the heart and to not use "rote" prayers prevents us from reciting these beautiful words. It really is a great loss. Everyone should have these words written on their hearts.

I find myself sleeping poorly these days.  When I can't sleep because I'm filled with anxiety about Covid-19, the state of American politics, the fires in California, the hurricanes in the Gulf Coast; when peace just doesn't come, I call upon two favorite scriptures: the 23rd Psalm and the Lord's Prayer.

The 23rd Psalm confirms my faith in the Savior's constant care. The second, The Lord's prayer, centers me. I find comfort, peace and hope when I say these words. 

I wish I could even tell you what it feels like when I recite the Lord's prayer. The only analogy I can even think of is trying to use words to describe how I feel when I watch a beautiful sunset or the glow of a sunrise on a summer's morn.  There just are no words. . .