After making all the vows we discussed earlier, here comes the very first supplication.
This can be taken as a pointer to another Law of the Creator- the Law of Equilibrium. This Law prescribes that it is in giving that we receive. He who has not given also has not established a right to take. Applying this fundamental principle to our lives has the result of bringing harmony in our various relationships.
But when it comes to man’s attitude towards his Creator, it boils down to making one demand after another. It appears that man only thinks of the Almighty when he wants to beg for something. Many a man thinks only of taking and grabbing, giving no thought whatever to how he may serve and contribute positively. In fact many think they serve the Almighty just because they beg for this and that – all to satisfy their selfish needs regardless of what the Will of the Lord is!
However, “Give us this day our daily bread” should come from deep within our non-demanding humble hearts saying that – on fulfilling what we have promised, the Lord’s blessings be allowed to rest on our earthly work so that , in attending to our physical needs , we may always retain the time to live according to God’s Will.
This can be taken as a pointer to another Law of the Creator- the Law of Equilibrium. This Law prescribes that it is in giving that we receive. He who has not given also has not established a right to take. Applying this fundamental principle to our lives has the result of bringing harmony in our various relationships.
But when it comes to man’s attitude towards his Creator, it boils down to making one demand after another. It appears that man only thinks of the Almighty when he wants to beg for something. Many a man thinks only of taking and grabbing, giving no thought whatever to how he may serve and contribute positively. In fact many think they serve the Almighty just because they beg for this and that – all to satisfy their selfish needs regardless of what the Will of the Lord is!
However, “Give us this day our daily bread” should come from deep within our non-demanding humble hearts saying that – on fulfilling what we have promised, the Lord’s blessings be allowed to rest on our earthly work so that , in attending to our physical needs , we may always retain the time to live according to God’s Will.
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