Some ideas incubate for years.  This one certainly has with me.  I don't remember the first time the "Our Father" struck me as being limited in its scope.  When I spoke it aloud, it did not bring me the freedom Christ spoke of, "You shall know (experiencially, requires putting into practice) the truth, and the truth shall make you free".  I felt like I became less by the speaking of it.  So, over the years I have been adapting and adjusting it.  Click on this PDF file, Adapted Version of "Our Father" to read or print yourself a copy.  I call it Our Gracious "God".  I love saying prayers and I love praying.  Because I pray for all life; I feel more connected to all life.  I like that.

Thinking about whether words and thoughts strengthen or weaken me has been very helpful.  I have the teachings of Wayne W. Dyer and David R. Hawkins to thank for that.  What if, changing our world begins with changing our language?  Would you be willing to give it a try?