New Eyes

I mentioned a few weeks ago how we're reading The Jesus Storybook Bible as a family, after we read our Bible. The girls love it, and we really do too. Tonight we read three stories, ending with a paraphrase of the Lord's prayer. I thought I'd share it because it really does show what Jesus intended with it: to strip all the formality from prayer and just love Him.

Hello Daddy!
We want to know you.
And be close to you.
Please show us how.
Make everything in the world right again.
And in our hearts, too.
Do what is best--just like you do in heaven.
And please do it down here, too.
Please give us everything we need today.
Forgive us for doing wrong, for hurting you.
Forgive us just as we forgive other people
when they hurt us.
Rescue us! We need you.
We don't want to keep running away
and hiding from you.
Keep us safe from our enemies.
You're strong, God.
You can do whatever you want.
You are in charge.
Now and forever and for always!
We think you're great!
Amen!
Yes we do!