I love medical websites. Probably because I like being my own doctor. Or maybe I just have a morbid fascination with finding out what's wrong with me. Like just yesterday, I decided I have plantar fasciitis in my right foot. I have all the key symptoms. Yes, I need to call a podiatrist to get it confirmed, but I like to be armed with information before I go in. It's fun being one of those self-diagnosing patients that doctors find so irritating.

So what do I do tonight but spend the evening sitting on my legs (does that make sense? You kneel down, then sit) in front of my nightstand, putting a bunch of pressure on my sore foot. Ouch. Kind of worth it, though, because I found a few treasures that I'll share with you over the next few days.

You should feel special that I'm doing this. I limped all the way from my bedroom on one end of the house to get out here to our family room office just to bless you with this neat little thing you're about to read. I would say, "Enjoy!", but if you're like me, you may find yourself a tad convicted as you read it. (Remember: conviction serves a good purpose because it shows us what is standing in the way of having a right relationship with God.)

ABOUT THE LORD'S PRAYER

I cannot say "our" if I live only for myself.

I cannot say "Father" if I do not endeavor each day to act like His child.

I cannot say "who art in Heaven" if I am laying up no treasure there.

I cannot say "hallowed be Your name" if I am not striving for holiness.

I cannot say "Your kingdom come" if I am not willing for my kingdom to go.

I cannot say "Your will be done" if I am disobedient to Your word.

I cannot say "give us today our daily bread" if I am dishonest or am seeking things by deception.

I cannot say "forgive us our debts" if I harbor a grudge against anyone.

I cannot say "lead us into temptation" if I deliberately place myself in its path.

I cannot say "deliver us from the evil one" if I do not put on the whole armor of God.

I cannot say "Yours is the kingdom" if I do not give the King the loyalty due Him from a faithful subject.

I cannot attribute to Him "the power" if I fear what men may do.

I cannot ascribe to Him "the glory" if I'm seeking honor only for myself, and I cannot say "forever" if the horizon of my life is bounded completely by time.

~ Author unknown