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What is the Lord's Prayer as given by Jesus?

Synthesized from Source definition

"The Lord's Prayer is a pure expression of trust and surrender, a childlike acknowledgment of the divine that invites us to embrace gratitude, forgiveness, and guidance in our daily lives."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, the Lord’s Prayer is a childlike, word-simple outpouring of gratitude and trust: addressing ‘Our Father,’ hallowing the Name, surrendering to ‘Thy will,’ asking for daily bread, forgiveness as we forgive, guidance from temptation, and deliverance from evil—ending by acknowledging God’s kingdom, power, and glory, forever. Amen.
It’s like talking to a loving father: thank you, your way be done, please give me what I need today, forgive me as I forgive others, keep me from temptation, and protect me from harm.
Why this matters practically
- Shifts prayer from reciting words to heartfelt gratitude and surrender.
- Trains forgiveness, easing resentment and inner conflict.
- Grounds daily living in trust, simplicity, and present-moment needs.
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