We are home again after being away for a week at our annual summer church camp at North Battleford. Every year we say it was the best camp ever, and this year was no exception. We had a wonderful time both in the services and in visiting with so many people.
One message was about the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:9-13. Jesus brings people into proximity in relationship with God. In this prayer that Jesus taught his disciples, he was establishing our relationship with God and each other.
Matthew 6:9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 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.
The minister expanded on how meaningful the words "Our Father which art in heaven" are.
"Our" settles the relationship among ourselves. We do not approach God exclusively but all equally.
"Father" settles the relationship between us and Our Father in heaven.
"Our Father" settles the relationship of mankind. The Fatherhood of God is the only basis for the brotherhood of mankind.
He expanded on the words "Hallowed be thy name." This is saying "Enable us to give to you the unique place that your nature and character demands, and be constantly aware of your presence in our lives." And of course there was much more in this message and the other services.
I was very thankful to have felt well at the camp. I was very tired when I arrived and the first day, but as I was in the meetings I became "energized" as the week went on. More specifically I would say I became "positively charged."
We had a great time but it is always good to be home again.
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