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Today’s song is “What if The Lord’s Prayer was a Song? ” by Christian Paramedic
“After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done in earth,
as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power,
and the glory,
for ever. Amen.”
Matthew 6: 9-13 (KJV)
(Part 3/3 of the “What if… was a Song?” Series)
What if The Lord’s Prayer Was a Song?
Today marks the final of our 3-part series, where we have explored scripture through the raw, unfiltered lens of a Christian Paramedic with firsthand experience of interacting with hurting, broken, and dying people in a fallen, confused world. I hope you have enjoyed this series of “outlaw songs,” which combine scripture with real-life, heart-cry battles faced by everyday people. Although we must often battle the enemy, principalities, rulers of darkness, and spiritual wickedness of this broken world, be assured that Jesus has offered Himself as your Shield in Battle.
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”
Eph 6: 12 (KJV)
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and He helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise Him.”
Psalms 28:7 (NIV)
The Lord’s Prayer was first spoken in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7), marking the start of Jesus’ public ministry. This prayer served as a model and a warning against the hypocritical public prayers of religious leaders seeking applause, praise, and admiration. In contrast, Jesus taught His disciples to pray directly to God, offering praise, proclamation, petition, promise, and power.
While the words of Jesus’ “The Lord’s Prayer” have been set to classical masterpieces, contemporary pop, and much in between, Christian Paramedic has presented this song in a raw, gritty, outlaw bluesy gospel style that is easily relatable to a gospel audience.
I must admit, it is almost frightening to write about this scripture, because it is impossible to capture the sheer weight of Jesus’ words fully. I ask for grace when my words fall short of God’s glory; I offer them, however, as a humble reflection of a Father who knows our every need and is always ready to extend mercy and grace when we need Him most.
Before any other discussion, let’s look at the opening words, “Our Father.” It is vital that we not compare our Heavenly Father to our inadequate, fallen earthly fathers. Our Father in Heaven is the Creator of Heaven and Earth, of all things seen and unseen. He is the Alpha and Omega, King of Kings, the Great I am, Indescribable, Uncontainable, and Awesome in Every Way.
Yet the miracle Jesus teaches in the “Lord’s Prayer” is that this Almighty God makes Himself accessible to each of us. He is not an unapproachable, distant ruler; He is a loving, compassionate Father who desires a real, personal relationship with His sons and daughters, outlaws, sinners, and saints alike.
The lyrics of this song focus on the Outlaw experience, addressing “wild roads,” past mistakes that “scar the soul,” and internal surrender.
Christian Paramedic uses the phrase, “Let Your Kingdom come to this wandering heart.” He knows the need for that touch. He knows the Holy Spirit is our helper and that Jesus is our advocate. Our Loving Heavenly Father will actively pursue His sons and daughters because He is a “Good, Good Father.” Even when we fall short, He is ready to heal, forgive, restore, and offer us a place in His eternal Kingdom.
Specifically, I want to take a closer look today at the phrase “Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven.”
This “Kingdom” refers to God’s spiritual reign. It was first announced in the covenant with Abraham and is the ultimate reality, already present in the hearts of believers. “The kingdom of God is in your midst” (Luke 17:21). It will be complete when all evil is wiped out.
(Rev 21:1).
Inspired by the Seven Mountain Mandate principles taught by authors Johnny and Elizabeth Enlow (highly recommended), we are called to actively, boots-on-the-ground, through our individual gifts, help bring the Kingdom of God to earth as it is in Heaven. This means living, working, and breathing Kingdom ways in every sphere: family, finance, government, education, religion, media, and the arts.
Let’s look closely at our own lives today. How can we make a difference in the lives of the people we encounter?
I will share with you today that I strive daily to live out these words in my business, family, church, and with every contact throughout my week. I say this humbly, knowing that I fall short of the glory of God every day and must continue to come to the cross for Christ’s healing, forgiveness, restoration, mercy, and grace. This is true for each of us.
Do you feel called, can you lead or teach, do you have resources, or hold influential positions to help bring Christ’s Kingdom to your family, economy, government, education, religion, arts and entertainment, and media?
Today, my prayer is that we find a deep, personal relationship with Our Father. May we surrender our “wandering hearts” to His raw grace and become vessels that welcome His Kingdom into our daily work and our broken communities. Together, may we unite to declare and decree that Christ’s love is the only true answer to our struggles and to those of a hurting, broken world. May we offer ourselves as Christ’s servants to bring His Kingdom to Earth, as it is in Heaven, even if, in only a very small way.
In Christ,
Lou-Anne
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What if The Lord’s Prayer was a Song?
Lyric Highlights
“Our father in Heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
Let Your kingdom come to this wandering heart.
Let Your will be done again today.”
“Wild roads that I ain’t proud of.
Made mistakes to scar my soul.
Said things I can’t take back.
Burn bridges I once called home.
But you’re the God of mercy.
The one who makes me clean.
Teach my heart, your grace.
Help me forgive like you forgave me.”
“But you’re my shield in battle.
You’re the light when darkness stands.
Keep me safe from evil.
Guide me with your hand.
You are the father of the broken,
the shepherd of the lost.
And every time I fall again,
your mercy pays the cost.”
“Forever is the kingdom.
And I know you’ll meet me there.”
May we grow together in the love of Christ to reflect upon the mercies and blessings upon our lives, to feel the presence of God’s living Holy Spirit through worship to sing, pray, laugh, dance, cry, but mostly to praise our Lord and Father as we were indeed created2praise.