Over at the Vanguard Church blog, Bob Robinson looks at exact wording of the Lord’s Prayer and wonders whether Christians have lost some of the communal spirit of prayer. He challenges us to see how the emphasis shifts when we make an effort to use the word “we” (plural) instead of “I” (singular) in our prayers. Something to think about, at least, next time you sit down to pray.
“We” prayers, not “I” prayers
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January 11, 2007 at 09:08
One of the best things of faith my mother taught me was the 1928 Book of Common Prayer version of the “Our Father” or the Lord’s Prayer. We prayed it every morning before I left the house for elementary school.
The comfort of “We” prayers is knowing, if you are alone, that thousands (or millions) of brothers and sisters may be saying the same prayers that minute/hour/day.
January 11, 2007 at 14:11
Interesting timing – I have recently been taken with the idea that saying “we” sounded pompous or a cop out on my part when I was praying – that if it is something “I” am saying to the Lord – “I” should claim it. My prayer life had always been “we” seek you or “we” thank you Lord—but “we” definitely aren’t confessing “MY” sins. Glad that there are others who feel the correct way to intercede or praise is more communal. I currently struggle with the issue of non-denominational church groups thinking they must invent all ministry. We seem to try to be rugged western individuals instead of rejoicing in bearing one another’s burdens without having jurisidictional boundaries. My response rambles a bit – but suffice to say – thanks for bringing this topic to the blog.